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IL House committee approves bill regulating e-bikes, other high-speed vehicles
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IL House committee approves bill regulating e-bikes, other high-speed vehicles

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 7 hrs ago

This is a top priority for the Secretary of State's office as more young people are starting to use these devices.

IL Senate passes proposal banning loud ads on streaming apps
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IL Senate passes proposal banning loud ads on streaming apps

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 8, 2026

The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday to ban loud commercials on streaming services.

IL Senate passes bill expelling students who sexually assault their peers
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IL Senate passes bill expelling students who sexually assault their peers

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 7, 2026

The plan would require any student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault at school, a school-sponsored event or related activities be expelled for at least one year.

IL House committee passes bill requiring 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in health courses
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IL House committee passes bill requiring 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in health courses

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 7, 2026

Sponsors said 988 information should be visible in county shelter care homes, daycares, public libraries, colleges, hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

IL Senate committee passes bill helping municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas
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IL Senate committee passes bill helping municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 7, 2026

The statutory speed limit in Illinois is 30 miles per hour in urban districts, but many people frequently speed into or through cities.

IL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations
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IL Senate committee approves bill restricting ICE detention center locations

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 6, 2026

This plan states detention and processing facilities cannot be located within 1,500 feet of any home, apartment complex, school, daycare center, public park or church.

IL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition
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IL progressive Democrats renew push for billionaire tax despite GOP opposition

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 6, 2026

Progressive Democratic lawmakers and advocates are continuing their push for a billionaire's tax as the state budget deadline nears.

IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles
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IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 6, 2026

This plan expands current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.

Plan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor
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Plan closing gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors heads to IL House floor

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 5, 2026

The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday night to help close gaps in protection for survivors of domestic violence and stalking.

IL House committee passes bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices
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IL House committee passes bill requiring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 5, 2026

This bill requires insurance companies to provide coverage for medically necessary devices with a maximum cost sharing amount of $50 per year.

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