Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 25, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Safe Public Drinking Water Act into law. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 0727 (SB0727), aims to improve drinking water quality by addressing harmful contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. The Safe Public Drinking Water Act sets out a comprehensive plan to enhance water safety […]
Illinois General Assembly bill HB3709 seeks to expand reproductive healthcare services for students at public institutions of higher education across the state. Sponsored by Representative Anna Moeller, the legislation mandates that public universities and colleges provide access to contraception and medication abortion through their student health services starting with the […]
A bill to prevent carbon capture and sequestration projects over the Mahomet Aquifer is headed to the House Floor after it passed the House Energy and Environmental Committee with a bipartisan 23-3 vote. The bill specifically targets areas such as the Mahomet Sole Source Aquifer, a critical water source for […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining ongoing medical care for individuals with chronic health conditions. House Bill 3782, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper seeks to amend the Prior Authorization Reform Act by providing more consistent and long-term approval for treatments related to […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at enhancing consumer safety by regulating the use of certain chemicals in cosmetic products. The proposed legislation, known as the Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act, was introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper. This bill seeks to prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 20, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — One of Gov. JB Pritzker’s top legislative initiatives stalled in the General Assembly this week when the chair of the House Higher Education Committee refused to call a vote on a bill that would authorize community colleges to offer […]
The Illinois General Assembly’s State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-21) has introduced a bill aimed at limiting rent increases in mobile home parks. The proposed legislation, known as the Mobile Home Tenant Protection Act, seeks to cap annual rent hikes at 3% and allows for adjustments based on the consumer price […]
by Molly Parker, Beth Hundsdorfer, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would impose new requirements on homeschooling, fueling […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate. It’s a policy change that Gov. […]
