Illinois state representatives are only in the Capitol for three days this month, but leaders on both sides of the aisle are making sure their caucuses are ready for a busy session.
A monumental bill to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
As the clock ticks down toward the end of spring session, Democratic lawmakers hope to pass a plan to allow anyone dying of a terminal illness within six months to have the option of medically-assisted death.
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice could be required to establish an emerging adult program for individuals 18 to 21 in prisons.
A plan moving to the Illinois House would ensure private identifiable information of drivers is protected.
The Illinois House passed a proposal Tuesday to create a stipend program for student teachers across the state.
Illinois lawmakers hope to recruit more people to the early childhood education workforce by creating a scholarship program.
The proposal to create a new state agency to oversee early childhood education programs in Illinois is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
Student teachers in Illinois could soon be paid for their work. Sponsors and advocates believe this change would be a great way to recruit and retain future teachers.
Illinois is one step closer to cracking down on the latest style of electronic cigarettes designed to look like highlighters, erasers and other school supplies.