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Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Gov. JB Pritzker got some of what he requested from the General Assembly in the area of higher education, but some of his biggest requests fell short.

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●
June 05, 2025 at 4:05 pm CDT

ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children

ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children

While Illinois State Police has long investigated child sex crimes, a new measure would explicitly name addressing internet crimes against children as a core mission of its criminal division

By Jade Aubrey – Capitol News Illinois●
June 05, 2025 at 12:31 pm CDT

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor

Lawmakers in both chambers unanimously passed Senate Bill 73, which bans the sale and distribution of baby food in Illinois that contains levels of toxic elements

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois and Jade Aubrey – Capitol News Illinois●
June 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Why the Bears should take their time on new stadium plans: Silvy

Why the Bears should take their time on new stadium plans: Silvy

The Bears have changed course more than they’ve changed quarterbacks, Marc Silverman writes

By Marc Silverman●
June 05, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

Illinois lawmakers have decided to delay a ban on “swipe fees” for another year as bankers are locked in a court battle with the state over the ban

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
June 04, 2025 at 2:43 pm CDT

With electric prices going up, advocates tried – and failed – to reform the energy sector

With electric prices going up, advocates tried – and failed – to reform the energy sector

The rise of power-hungry data centers has placed significant demands on the electric grid at a time when the supply of electricity is stagnant or falling. This situation has already led to higher prices

By Andrew Adams - Capitol News Illinois●
June 04, 2025 at 7:31 am CDT

Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April

Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April

An 8-year-old boy is the most recent casualty of a car crash at a Chatham daycare April 28

By Beth Hundsdorfer - Capitol News Illinois●
June 03, 2025 at 3:32 pm CDT

Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban, but another issue sought by Natives will make its way to the governor.

By Bridgette Fox – Capitol News Illinois●
June 03, 2025 at 2:39 pm CDT

Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.

Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.

A bill that would have repealed licensing requirements for hair braiders in Illinois died in the final stretch of the legislative session after opponents voiced concerns about how deregulation could impact health, safety and equity for the profession

By Medill Illinois News Bureau●
June 03, 2025 at 12:06 pm CDT

Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois

Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois

Newly purchased school buses in Illinois must have torso and lap safety belts for riders starting in July 2031, according to legislation that has cleared the General Assembly and awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.

By Russell Lissau - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 03, 2025 at 11:57 am CDT
Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day

By The Associated Press●
June 03, 2025 at 8:27 am CDT
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

House Bill 3637 aims to protect medical providers who prescribe drugs that were previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but had the approval revoked, provided the drug is still recommended by the World Health Organization

By Bridgette Fox – Capitol News Illinois●
June 02, 2025 at 12:35 pm CDT

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Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly


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ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children


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Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor


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Why the Bears should take their time on new stadium plans: Silvy


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Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban


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With electric prices going up, advocates tried – and failed – to reform the energy sector


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Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April


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Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances


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Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.


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Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois


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Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly


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Senate’s transit funding, delivery tax proposal stalls in House


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