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IL Senate passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
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IL Senate passes bill banning unnecessary fees for IDOC mail

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 21, 2026

Sponsors said it's important families stay connected with their loved ones, and the state should not make that process harder.

IL Senate passes bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms
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IL Senate passes bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 21, 2026

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to increase fines for people driving around school buses using the extended stop arm.

IL Senate passes bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products, sends bill to House
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IL Senate passes bill banning use of forever chemicals in beauty products, sends bill to House

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 21, 2026

State senators passed a bill Wednesday to ban companies from manufacturing or selling cosmetic products containing forever chemicals.

IL Senate passes bill requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers
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IL Senate passes bill requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 20, 2026

The bill requires drivers who commit two offenses within a year to install the speed limiting device in their vehicle.

IL Senate passes digital driver's license cleanup bill, sends plan to House
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IL Senate passes digital driver's license cleanup bill, sends plan to House

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 22, 2026

A plan moving to the Illinois House could help improve the state's recent digital driver's license law.

IL Senate passes bill improving healthcare provider menopause education
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IL Senate passes bill improving healthcare provider menopause education

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 27, 2026

State senators passed a plan Thursday to help women receive proper medical treatment for menopause.

IL Senate Democrats pass Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act, send bill to Pritzker
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IL Senate Democrats pass Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act, send bill to Pritzker

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois Senate passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act after a lengthy debate Thursday night.

Gambling addiction awareness bill passes unanimously out of IL Senate
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Gambling addiction awareness bill passes unanimously out of IL Senate

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Apr 7, 2025

A plan to recognize gambling disorders and educate Illinoisan on gambling addictions passed unanimously out of the Senate on a 55-0 vote.

Dignity in Pay Act: IL Senate could eliminate sub-minimum wage during veto session
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Dignity in Pay Act: IL Senate could eliminate sub-minimum wage during veto session

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 17, 2024

The Illinois Senate could pass a plan in November to phase out the sub-minimum wage for workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

IL Senate passes ban on synthetic THC intoxicants, House lets bill stall
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IL Senate passes ban on synthetic THC intoxicants, House lets bill stall

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 17, 2024

The Illinois Senate passed a proposal Sunday to crack down on unregulated THC products putting consumers at risk.

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