Illinois Politics

A plan moving in the Illinois House could allow not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grant funding. Read moreIL House committee approves bill allowing not-for-profit fire departments to receive state grants

The statutory speed limit in Illinois is 30 miles per hour in urban districts, but many people frequently speed into or through cities. Read moreIL Senate committee passes bill helping municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

This plan states detention and processing facilities cannot be located within 1,500 feet of any home, apartment complex, school, daycare center, public park or church. Read moreIL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations

Progressive Democratic lawmakers and advocates are continuing their push for a billionaire's tax as the state budget deadline nears. Read moreIL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition

This plan expands current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture. Read moreIL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night to help close gaps in protection for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. Read morePlan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor

This bill requires insurance companies to provide coverage for medically necessary devices with a maximum cost sharing amount of $50 per year. Read moreIL House committee passes bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices

Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) hopes to cap the out-of-paycheck insurance cost for healthcare workers to 10% of the premium cost. Read moreIL lawmakers could help lower health insurance premiums for hospital employees

Illinois House Republicans want to be brought to the table to negotiate stronger property tax relief included in the state's megaprojects bill. Read moreHouse GOP push for more property tax relief in Bears megaproject bill

Municipal leaders believe lawmakers should preserve local authority to ensure housing growth aligns with infrastructure capacity, public safety and professional planning. Read moreIllinois Municipal League introduces alternative housing development plan, realtors strongly oppose

Sen. Chapin Rose says Illinois needs to take the handcuffs off police when it comes to working with federal immigration enforcement. Read moreSen. Rose files bill to allow IL police to coordinate with immigration authorities