SPRINGFIELD – A measure that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes inside of public buildings in Illinois needs only a signature from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to become law after it…
CHICAGO – Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure that reforms criminal sentencing for minors, particularly victims of child sex trafficking. House Bill 3414 adds to the factors…
SPRINGFIELD – A single justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing whether to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban from being enforced while the case is being heard…
SPRINGFIELD – In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker recalls being handed a report from researchers at the University of Illinois. The analysis was written…
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. These changes are the result of continued sampling by the Illinois Fish Contaminant…
SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities that have few options for buying food. Senate Bill…
SPRINGFIELD – Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup examines the tragic multi-vehicle pileup on Illinois’ I-55 on May 1, and its possible connections to agricultural field practices. We also…
CTA-Metra pass for UIC students ...A pilot program to expand CTA transit passes to Metra is off ...
Opioid lawsuit nets McHenry County ...McHenry County has received $1.5 million in settlement funds from a national ...
Burr Ridge Village Center unveils ...When Ramzi Hassan’s company took over the Burr Ridge Village Center, he ...
Lemont teen killed in motorcycle ...A Lemont teen was killed Tuesday in an accident in Lisle. Jakub ...
