Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to increase access to behavioral healthcare and substance use treatment by improving insurance adequacy.

The legislation will allow anyone dying of a terminal illness within six months to have the option of medically-assisted death.

Illinois could soon raise the minimum detainment age for minors to 13 years old, and Democrats believe raising the detention age can give young people a fair chance and prevent early criminalization.

A bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's final approval could protect the safety and privacy of public officials.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday to make Illinois the first state to issue vaccine recommendations independent of the CDC.