Illinois Politics

Advocates hope to create an intelligent speed assistance program within the Illinois Secretary of State's office as an alternative to license suspension for dangerous drivers. Read moreBill requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers heads to IL Senate

This plan states school districts should ensure all active classrooms are equipped with air quality monitors.  Read moreIllinois House passes bill requiring air quality monitors in classrooms

The Democrats wants to see state leaders allow voters to decide if Illinois should have a millionaire tax. Read moreQuinn hopes IL lawmakers approve millionaire tax constitutional amendment question by May 3

The Illinois House passed a bill this week to create an end-of-life care peer support program within the Illinois Department of Corrections. Read moreIL House passes plan creating IDOC end-of-life peer support program

State representatives passed a bill Friday to create safer and stronger communities by improving housing and support services for people returning home from prison. Read moreHome for Good: IL House passes bill expanding housing, support services for people returning from prison

The proposal sets new restrictions on children's social media accounts and allows parents to have greater control over online actions. Read moreIllinois House passes child social media safety plan, sends bill to Senate

This plan is an expansion of the current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.  Read moreIL Senate passes bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

The statutory speed limit in Illinois is 30 miles per hour in urban districts, but many people see drivers frequently speed into or through cities. Read moreState representatives pass bill helping municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

This bill would require school districts to adopt policies to ensure students do not use their cell phones during class time in a way that meets the needs of their community.  Read moreIL House passes school cell phone ban, sends bill back to Senate

Illinois senators unanimously passed a bill Thursday to help close gaps in protection for survivors of domestic violence and stalking. Read moreIL Senate passes plan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors, sends bill to House

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday to help women receive proper medical treatment for menopause. Read moreIL Senate passes bill expanding access to menopause treatment, addressing healthcare provider bias