Illinois Politics

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed articles of impeachment against Gov. JB Pritzker over "vile comments" made against Republicans. Read moreIllinois Freedom Caucus files impeachment resolution against Pritzker over anti-Republican rhetoric amid political violence

Sidney Butler argues his half sister's victim sensitive interview should not have been used during trial after she could not recall any incidents of sexual assault dur… Read moreMan hopes Illinois Supreme Court will reverse sexual assault conviction over 'unreliable evidence' used during trial

Gov. JB Pritzker believes this week's US Supreme Court decision is allowing White House Border Czar Tom Homan and ICE to racially profile people in Chicago, but the Tr… Read morePritzker calls out Homan, ICE for racial profiling in Chicago as Operation Midway Blitz moves forward

Geoffrey Seymore has asked the Illinois Supreme Court whether good conduct credit can be used to cut down on jail time he received after violating pretrial release conditions. Read moreIL Supreme Court hears arguments over whether good conduct credits should reduce pretrial jail sanctions

An Illinois law will require insurance companies to cover screening for peripheral artery disease. Read moreNew IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening

A new state law bans public universities from enforcing rules that block student teachers from being paid during their placement. Read moreNew Illinois law allows student teachers to be paid

School districts will soon be required to include suicide prevention contact information on the back of school employee IDs. Read moreIllinois will require suicide prevention contact info on school employee IDs next year

A new Illinois law will allow people to have easier access to sterile hypodermic needles and syringes. Read moreIllinois law will improve access to hypodermic needles, syringes Jan. 1

As another round of utility bills arrives in the mail, a Central Illinois lawmaker has filed legislation to provide more relief for people struggling to get by. Read moreSenate Republican files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills

A new Illinois law could help address reservation fraud for restaurants. Read moreIllinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1

A new state law will require hospitals to notify families about early intervention services if their babies are born weighing less than 2.2 pounds. Read moreIllinois law could ensure families with NICU babies receive info on early intervention services