Illinois
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Pritzker signs law that gives benefits to Chicago first responders disabled by COVID
May 10, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed a law providing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters struck by COVID-19 before vacci...
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Pritzker reflects on three years of pandemic as disaster declarations are set to end
May 10, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker recalls being handed a report from researchers at the University of Illinois. The analysi...
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Quinn joins discussion over Illinois ethics laws
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Lawmakers look to end 'common carrier' exemption for ride-share companies
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As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers
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Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as others move away
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Naperville, state urge U.S. Supreme Court not to block rifle bans
May 08, 2023 1:00 am - Attorneys for Naperville and the state of Illinois urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday not to block local and state laws banning the sale of high-powered weapons. Rob...
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Illinois' power struggle: Environmental advocates split on legislation to lift nuclear banMay 06, 2023 1:00 am - Nuclear power generates the majority of Illinois' electricity, and some state representatives are hoping it will account for even more in the future. Legislation that wo...
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Two from Crystal Lake among the seven killed in massive I-55 crashMay 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Two people from Crystal Lake were among the names of five people killed in the 72-vehicle crash May 1 in downstate Montgomery County, Illinois State Police said Saturday...
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Illinois' assault weapons ban back in effect - for now - after ruling by federal appeals judge in Chicago