Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) said rabbis asked him to file the plan to protect Orthodox Jewish students who have beards.
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Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) said rabbis asked him to file the plan to protect Orthodox Jewish students who have beards.
Democratic lawmakers are bashing a Republican bill to ban abortion in Illinois just days after the sponsor celebrated with advocates.
Sponsors and advocates told reporters in Springfield people should have the right to protest without being attacked with chemical agents.
An Illinois Senate Republican has filed a bill to abolish abortion in the state.
Illinois lawmakers ended 2025 with two bills left on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk and several plans failing to cross the finish line during veto session.
A bill to ban the use of forever chemicals in common household items has arrived on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
A bill to ban the use of forever chemicals in common household items has arrived on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
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Bans on two food additives, potassium bromate and propylparaben passes the Illinois Senate Thursday. The plan would prohibit any of these additives in food for purchase in Illinois. Potassium bromate was linked to cancer, while propylparaben was linked to lower levels of estrogen and testosterone.