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More than 300 new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of themDec 28, 2023 2:14 pm - More than 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing ...
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Dec 22, 2023 5:41 pm - A southern Illinois federal judge officially declined to issue an injunction to delay the Jan. 1 registration requirement under the state’s assault weapons ban. U.S. Dist...
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State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikesDec 15, 2023 9:06 am - Decisions continue shift at Illinois Commerce Commission toward tighter regulation of utilities CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday curtailed proposed ...
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Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father's auto insurance policyDec 01, 2023 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that automobile insurance policies must cover people against uninsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents, even if the person ...
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Supreme Court rules teen bicyclist is covered by father's auto insurance policyDec 01, 2023 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that automobile insurance policies must cover people against uninsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents, even if the person ...
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Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosureNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that people may obtain records about their own Firearm Owners Identification cards, but they may not use the stat...
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Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycleNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - Monday morning marks the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois, opening up the weeklong period when candidates for local, state, congressional and ju...
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ILLINOIS State Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of lifetime restrictions on child sex offendersNov 15, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court is weighing whether it is constitutional to impose lifetime restrictions on where a person can live after they've been convicted...
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Staffing agencies sued by Illinois attorney general say they are exempt from antitrust lawsNov 14, 2023 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court today will hear arguments from three staffing agencies that say their industry is exempt from state antitrust laws in a case claiming the firm...
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State lawmakers debate scholarship tax credit, other issues in final days of sessionNov 05, 2023 1:00 am - Lawmakers will return to Springfield this week for the second half of their fall veto session, giving advocates of a tax credit program for private school scholarships o...