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As the summer begins, legislation from the spring legislative session is now being signed into law – beginning with a controversial measure to expand abortion

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned for the summer on June 2, two days after the regularly scheduled adjournment, after addressing a number of high-profile issues.

Legislation that expands gaming in Illinois and directs funds toward constructing a highly-anticipated casino in Rockford will soon be on its way to the Governor

Despite the looming end of the regularly scheduled spring legislative session with its scheduled May 31 adjournment rapidly approaching, it appears a great deal of

Controversy continues to swirl around Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults in Illinois, while it appears a great

Controversy surrounding Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to legalize recreational cannabis dominated the week, while a MAP grant expansion proposal that could cost current college students

On May 1, the Democrat-majority voted to advance legislation proposing to change the income tax structure in Illinois.  Senate Joint Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA) 1 would

A number of pieces of legislation have recently passed the Illinois Senate including a bill to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, a measure that would

In an effort to make the roadways safer for Illinois’ public servants, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is sponsoring legislation aimed at educating and reminding

As we continue into a new legislative session, there seems to be a disturbing change when it comes to criminal justice policy proposals in Illinois.