Illinois Politics

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is working to renew the push for lawmakers to pass a property tax relief bill. Read morePat Quinn renews push for property tax relief constitutional amendment

The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to file a permanent prison mail scanning rule by Dec. 3, but state lawmakers and advocates hope IDOC takes input seriously… Read moreIDOC to file permanent mail scanning rule early next month, face legislative review Dec. 17

Legislation heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could make Illinois the first state to issue vaccine recommendations independent of the CDC. Read moreBill allowing IDPH to issue vaccine guidelines regardless of CDC decisions awaits Pritzker's signature

The Democrat is continuing a battle with State Farm after an insurance reform plan failed to pass out of the House last month. Read morePritzker committed to getting homeowner insurance reform plan across finish line in 2026

Illinois House Republicans are calling for transparency from the Pritzker administration surrounding the state's budget. Read moreIL Budget Cuts: House GOP demand transparency from Pritzker administration

The Illinois Supreme Court could make a major decision regarding the approval of a controversial transmission line that would run through Central Illinois. Read moreIllinois Supreme Court hears arguments over Grain Belt Express project

Illinois could soon increase access to behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment by improving insurance adequacy. Read moreIllinois lawmakers pass behavioral healthcare parity law, send plan to Pritzker's desk

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could allow anyone dying of a terminal illness within six months to have the option of medically-assisted death. Read moreMedical aid in dying bill awaits Pritzker's signature

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could protect immigrant families from escalating ICE enforcement. Read moreBill creating safety zones, allowing immigrant families to file civil lawsuits against ICE heads to Pritzker's desk

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could protect the safety and privacy of public officials. Read moreBill requiring new safety, privacy protections for public officials heads to Pritzker's desk

Sponsors spent over a year on the plan to help roughly one third of all Illinoisans. Read moreIllinois Senate passes bill banning rent junk fees, House ends session without voting on plan