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'Claytons' Law' calls for English requirement, citizenship verification for Illinois licenses
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'Claytons' Law' calls for English requirement, citizenship verification for Illinois licenses

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 20, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is introducing legislation aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from obtaining drivers' licenses.

1:52
Local lawmakers throw cold water on clean energy proposal, urge Democrats to bring coal, gas plants back online

Local lawmakers throw cold water on clean energy proposal, urge Democrats to bring coal, gas plants back online

  • Updated Oct 3, 2025

As the clock ticks closer to the start of the veto session, Central and Southern Illinois lawmakers are becoming skeptical of a massive energy…

Lawmakers could expand interconnection capabilities, invest in geothermal technology networks to address energy demand
Illinois Politics
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Lawmakers could expand interconnection capabilities, invest in geothermal technology networks to address energy demand

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Oct 2, 2025

State lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session in less than two weeks with a massive energy proposal near the top of their agenda.

2:12
State senator files multiple bills to protect consumers from unfair insurance rate setting

State senator files multiple bills to protect consumers from unfair insurance rate setting

  • Updated Sep 26, 2025

State lawmakers know everyone is struggling with the price of groceries, gas and energy. However, they also need to tackle rising insurance rates.

1:50
Illinois could give families, businesses rebates for installing solar powered batteries to address energy demand

Illinois could give families, businesses rebates for installing solar powered batteries to address energy demand

  • Updated Sep 25, 2025

State lawmakers are reviewing multiple proposals to help lower utility bills and increase energy capacity during veto session. Storage will pl…

1:27
IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

  • Updated Sep 24, 2025

Some Democratic lawmakers believe Illinois should be the first state to require voting for all eligible residents.

1:42
People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

  • Updated Aug 25, 2025

An Illinois House Democrat has filed legislation to provide new protections for teachers and school staff receiving threats.

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill
Illinois Politics
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People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Aug 25, 2025

An Illinois House Democrat has filed legislation to provide new protections for teachers and school staff receiving threats.

1:56
Local GOP lawmakers join challenge to civil procedure bill, business community urges Pritzker to veto plan

Local GOP lawmakers join challenge to civil procedure bill, business community urges Pritzker to veto plan

  • Updated Jul 21, 2025

A growing number of organizations are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to veto a controversial bill regarding lawsuits while the same legislation f…

Springfield union denies proposed District 186 contract
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Springfield union denies proposed District 186 contract

  • Updated Nov 4, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Springfield Education Association voted against a proposed contract from District 186 on Monday. 

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