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New cannabis, hemp regulation bill heads to Pritzker's desk
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New cannabis, hemp regulation bill heads to Pritzker's desk

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated 2 hrs ago

The bill calls for comprehensive changes to the hemp marketplace and long-await improvements to the state's cannabis laws.

IL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker
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IL Democrats send Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to Pritzker

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could protect medical records related to abortion and gender affirming care provided in Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers unanimously approve ticket resale consumer protection bill
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Illinois lawmakers unanimously approve ticket resale consumer protection bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

The bill bans ticket resellers from selling, listing or advertising tickets unless they have actual possession of the tickets at the time they're offered. 

IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities
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IL Democrats pass bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

This comes nine months after the Trump administration filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the state from lowering the cost of college for undocumented immigrants.

Illinois Republicans bash clean energy trailer bill, demand more action to lower utility bills
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Illinois Republicans bash clean energy trailer bill, demand more action to lower utility bills

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

Sponsors said they needed a trailer bill to help implement the massive changes for development of wind, solar and battery storage facilities.

IL bill expanding access to prescription hormone therapy heads to Pritzker
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IL bill expanding access to prescription hormone therapy heads to Pritzker

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could require health insurance companies to cover up to a six month supply of prescription hormone therapy.

Giannoulias, sponsors celebrate passage of e-bike regulation plan
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Giannoulias, sponsors celebrate passage of e-bike regulation plan

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 4, 2026

A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve public safety by creating regulations for electric bikes, scooters and other modern vehicles.

IL House passes plan requiring court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release
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IL House passes plan requiring court date reminder texts for people on pretrial release

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 2, 2026

State representatives passed a bill Sunday to ensure people receive reminder notifications before court hearings.

IL Democrats send bill restricting ICE detention center locations to Pritzker
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IL Democrats send bill restricting ICE detention center locations to Pritzker

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Bill requiring 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in schools heads to Pritzker's desk
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Bill requiring 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in schools heads to Pritzker's desk

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Jun 2, 2026

A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could improve access to suicide prevention services.

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