Illinois Insights

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Hemp, cannabis industry leaders voice opposite reactions to proposed new Illinois hemp rules following state committee meeting “Though their products...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes “On the first...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal “A federal judge in East St. Louis on...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker looking into possible policy response to Trump’s proposals   “Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield on Tuesday and could begin lining...

Information current as of 1:50 p.m. on November 6, 2024                                FEDERAL U.S. President Former President Donald Trump (R) had a decisive win with a...

ILLINOIS Illinois expects to face a $3 billion budget shortfall in 2026 The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget released a report  on November...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Banks ask federal judge to block Illinois law banning certain credit card fees “Banking and credit groups opposed to a...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois launches system to submit confidential reports as hate crime numbers surge “The state of Illinois announced a new program...

Editor’s Note: Please note that the Friday edition of Illinois Insights will be sent out on Monday October 28, 2024. Our legislative analyst, Sofia...