Illinois Insights

Illinois Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions “Although many districts already have similar policies in place, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois Speaker Welch tries to contain fallout over handling of Harry Benton harassment allegations “Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch,...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker says Illinois ethics panel should release Harry Benton harassment report amid Welch office scrutiny “Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois raises limits on wrongful conviction payouts under new law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed  “People who were wrongfully imprisoned...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment “An Illinois House committee will investigate actions by Rep. Carol Ammons,...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks  “Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after...

Overview The Chicago Financial Future Task Force’s Final Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the City’s long-term fiscal outlook and presents a range of...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition “More than a...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois to see greater protections from ‘junk fees,’ ticket-buying bots, Gov. JB Pritzker says  “Illinoisans will soon see fewer unexpected...