Illinois passes new law to boost renewable energy, but even its backers say it falls short
The bill comes as several state officials warn that Illinois is falling behind on its clean energy goals. The state’s main ...
Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield
Lawmakers also passed an energy bill and legislation transferring land to the state's first federally recognized tribal ...
Feud over hemp bill dominates final days of Illinois legislative session
The legislation passed and sent to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk during the General Assembly’s brief lame-duck session was ...
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Illinois looks to continue clean energy progress under Trump
The last time President-elect Donald Trump took office, Illinois had just passed the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), creating ...
Illinois lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to take guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan ...
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he ...
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Illinois bill to regulate delta-8, hemp intoxicants dies in statehouse
A bill that would have effectively banned the sale of delta-8 and other hemp intoxicants outside of dispensaries is likely ...
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Illinois lawmakers advance bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a law known as Karina’s Bill with bipartisan ...