In a significant move to enhance health education in schools, Illinois has passed Public Act 103-0608, a law that introduces critical updates to the existing Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. These changes, effective from the 2024-2025 school year, are aimed at fostering a more comprehensive understanding of […]
Illinois has introduced enhanced consumer protections with the enactment of Public Act 103-0838, an amendment to the Physical Fitness Services Act that significantly expands the rights of fitness service customers across the state. The new law, which takes effect immediately, provides Illinoisans with greater flexibility and security when signing contracts […]
In a significant move toward progressive educational practices, Illinois has officially outlawed corporal punishment in schools statewide. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0806 into law, amending the Illinois School Code to prohibit physical discipline across all educational institutions. The newly enacted legislation, stemming from House Bill 4175, defines corporal […]
In a significant legislative move, Illinois has enacted a new law aimed at making life-saving epinephrine injectors more affordable for families. Public Act 103-0454, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code, introduces a price cap on epinephrine injectors for individuals under 18 years of age, ensuring that no family pays more […]
Beginning July 1, the Illinois secretary of state will be able to revoke driving privileges for one year when a driver causes “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement” due to use of an electronic communication device. The offense is also subject to a minimum $1,000 fine. Electronic communication devices […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 15.2 percent in May, according to the state Department of Employment Security, representing a 2 percent drop from the previous month. Nonfarm payrolls added 62,200 jobs in May based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of […]
In an attempt to cut down on wait times and long lines at the DMV, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Illinois residents can preregister online when applying for a driver’s license or identification card. Customers may go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to access the preregistration application for driver’s licenses and […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill expanding the program Tuesday. In […]
The Illinois gas tax will increase again on July 1, 2020. The automatic increase is part of the 2019 legislative session that doubled the motor fuel tax—from $.19 to $.38 as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s $45 billion Rebuild Illinois plan. The law also allows for the tax to increase […]
Financial uncertainty still swirls as COVID-19 continues to impact tax revenues By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a state budget for fiscal year 2021 Wednesday, but there is no more financial clarity now than there was when lawmakers passed the measure last month. The $42.9 […]
