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First Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill
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First Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

The Payment of Lieu of Taxes plan could benefit companies hoping to have megaprojects across the entire state, so it's not strictly for the Chicago Bears.

Bill in Illinois House could lower legal blood alcohol limit
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Bill in Illinois House could lower legal blood alcohol limit

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Feb 20, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – There will be a move this legislative session to toughen up an Illinois drunk driving law. A bill is pending in the Ill…

Illinois House passes plan creating new safety, privacy protections for public officials
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Illinois House passes plan creating new safety, privacy protections for public officials

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 29, 2025

Current and former state lawmakers, constitutional officers, state's attorneys, public defenders, and election officials would all have their personal information protected under the bill.

Bill requiring seat belts on school buses arrives on Pritzker's desk
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Bill requiring seat belts on school buses arrives on Pritzker's desk

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 24, 2025

This bill could mandate that any school buses manufactured in Illinois have three point seat belts starting in 2031.

Illinois House committee approves behavioral healthcare parity plan
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Illinois House committee approves behavioral healthcare parity plan

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 7, 2025

A bill moving in Springfield could significantly improve access to mental health and substance use treatment.

Illinois House committee approves student teacher stipend plan
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Illinois House committee approves student teacher stipend plan

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 5, 2025

State lawmakers have reintroduced a plan to help student teachers get paid for their work. 

Illinois lawmakers pass bill looking to make polling locations more flexible
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Illinois lawmakers pass bill looking to make polling locations more flexible

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jun 18, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Since the 2020 election, more than a dozen states enacted controversial voting laws. Critics says it is voter suppr…

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Illinois House to meet Jan. 8 for lame duck session

  • Updated May 18, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois House is planning to return for a lame duck session in early January. 

Illinois House bill would eliminate licensing for barbers, cosmetologists
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Illinois House bill would eliminate licensing for barbers, cosmetologists

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated Mar 5, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – An Illinois lawmaker has proposed legislation that would eliminate licensure for barbers and stylists in the state.

Gas prices expected to increase this upcoming July
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Gas prices expected to increase this upcoming July

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jun 3, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Temperatures are up now that the summer season is in two weeks. Illinoisans should expect to see the price at the p…

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