Illinois Politics

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could protect medical records related to abortion and gender affirming care provided in Illinois. Read moreIL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker

The bill bans ticket resellers from selling, listing or advertising tickets unless they have actual possession of the tickets at the time they're offered.  Read moreIllinois lawmakers unanimously approve ticket resale consumer protection bill

This comes nine months after the Trump administration filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state from lowering the cost of college for undocumented immigrants. Read moreIL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities

Sponsors said they needed a trailer bill to help implement the massive changes for development of wind, solar and battery storage facilities. Read moreIllinois Republicans bash clean energy trailer bill, demand more action to lower utility bills

A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could require health insurance companies to cover up to a six month supply of prescription hormone therapy. Read moreIL bill expanding access to prescription hormone therapy heads to Pritzker

A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve public safety by creating regulations for electric bikes, scooters and other modern vehicles. Read moreGiannoulias, sponsors celebrate passage of e-bike regulation plan

State representatives passed a bill Sunday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings. Read moreIL House passes plan requiring court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release

This plan states that 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 Democrats send bill restricting ICE detention center locations to Pritzker

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve access to suicide prevention services. Read moreBill requiring 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in schools heads to Pritzker's desk

People across the state have been demanding transparency surrounding utility fees, and lawmakers responded by passing a bipartisan bill before session adjourned. Read moreIllinois utility bill transparency plan heads to Pritzker

Illinois could soon help local governments lower their default speed limit to increase safety. Read moreIL lawmakers pass bill helping municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas