Illinois Politics

There have been roughly 600 exonerations since 1989, but current laws have led to inconsistent and inadequate compensation for exonerees.  Read morePritzker signs bill improving compensation for exonerees

The law states minors can consent to receiving contraceptive services or supplies without permission from another person. Read morePritzker signs plan expanding birth control access for minors

Illinois will soon ban insurance companies from automatically coding a health service lower than what is provided to patients. Read morePritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law banning schools from expelling students in Kindergarten through second grade. Read moreIllinois K-2 expulsion ban signed into law

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday to ensure all high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register during the school day in a safe, accessible a… Read morePritzker signs Rev. Jesse Jackson youth voter empowerment bill

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings.  Read moreNew IL law requires court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals. Read morePritzker signs bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products

House Bill 4456 will increase the income eligibility for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Read morePritzker signs LIHEAP expansion, utility charge transparency bills into law

This bill requires 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 school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker's desk

This bill ensures utility companies and contractors can access service lines on private property at no cost to property owners. Read moreIL plan accelerating lead service line replacement awaits Pritzker's approval

Advocates believe the intersection of mental health and juvenile gun crimes is a complex and pressing issue that must be addressed. Read moreBill providing resources for youth repeat gun offenders awaits Pritzker's signature