Legislation

In the wake of the killing of a Chicago police officer, Will County's state's attorney said lawmakers should close a “loophole” with the SAFE-T Act. Supporters of the law said his solution won't improve safety.

Republican incumbent state Rep. Amy Grant of Wheaton is being challenged again by her crosstown Democratic rival Jackie Williamson

The Citizens Utility Board and four state legislators held a press conference in Bolingbrook on Wednesday to discuss their efforts to oppose continually rising costs for customers of Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.

The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.

Senate Bill 2751 calls for counties to waive building permit fees for veterans with disabilities and their caregivers when modifications are needed to accommodate the veteran’s disability,

State Rep. Jed Davis responds positively to the implementation of the Startup Fund Program by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Proposed fee for intermodal transports could generate $38 million a year for local road repairs.

State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s measure to prohibit e-cigarettes from being shipped to anyone in the state has passed the Senate

Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis was in Springfield along with law enforcement officials to speak with Illinois House and Senate leaders to discuss funding of programs for children that prevent crime.

Local, state and national political leaders and legislators met with Farm Bureau leaders from across the state, including six members of Lee County Farm Bureau, to discuss IFB’s 2024 legislative priorities.

E-cigarette use will no longer permitted in indoor public spaces in Illinois beginning Monday, one of several public health-related laws that take effect Jan. 1.

Students enrolled in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H will benefit from a new bill signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Aug. 14.

Animal rights advocates are backing a bill sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, that would make it illegal to declaw cats.

Amanda Vinicky’s remarks will focus on current happenings in the Illinois General Assembly and the upcoming primary elections.