Legislative Policy

Apr. 18, 2026

Illinois Senate Passes Bill Protecting Religious Hairstyles in Private Schools

New legislation expands existing law to prohibit private schools from banning hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture.

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois Approves New E-Bike Rules Targeting High-Speed Riders

New statewide standards aim to address a patchwork of local e-bike regulations and rising safety concerns.

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois House Approves Bill to Regulate Social Media Algorithms for Minors

Legislation seeks to make children's social media feeds less addictive

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois Bill Proposes Unemployment Benefits for Seasonal School Workers

Civic Federation raises concerns over unfunded mandate to local districts

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois Passes 'DJ's Law' to Improve Teen Driver Safety

Legislation named after Whiteside County teen killed in crash aims to hold young drivers more accountable.

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois House Approves Bill to Regulate Social Media Algorithms

The new law requires platforms to allow users to input their age when setting up accounts.

Apr. 17, 2026

Illinois Bill Aims to Limit Clearing of Homeless Camps

Proposed legislation would restrict local laws that penalize people experiencing homelessness on public property.

Apr. 17, 2026

Trump's 'Most Favored Nation' Drug Pricing Policy Boosts Big Pharma

Industry analysts warn the policy is making it harder for smaller firms to compete while benefiting larger drug companies.

Apr. 16, 2026

Latin American History, Pet Custody Bills Advance in Springfield

Lawmakers pass measures on curriculum, background checks, and animal custody ahead of legislative deadline

Apr. 16, 2026

Hundreds Rally at Illinois Capitol to Oppose New Gun Control Bills

Annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day draws large crowd of firearm owners protesting proposed legislation

Apr. 16, 2026

Rahm Emanuel Proposes 10% Tax on Betting and Prediction Apps

The potential Democratic presidential candidate says the revenue would fund key U.S. industries to compete with China.

Apr. 15, 2026

Illinois Families Save $1.8B on Energy Bills Under Pritzker's Clean Energy Law

Governor's Clean and Equitable Jobs Act cuts monthly energy costs by $19 on average across the state.

Apr. 15, 2026

Illinois Lawmakers Anticipate Amended Megaprojects Bill for Bears Stadium

Negotiations continue between state officials and the Chicago Bears over property tax assurances for a potential new stadium site.

Apr. 15, 2026

Illinois GOP Proposes Child Care, Tax Cut Legislation

Bills aim to boost business-provided child care and eliminate state sales tax on essentials.

Apr. 14, 2026

Illinois House Passes Bill for Utility Bill Transparency

Legislation aims to clarify fees and taxes on electricity bills

Apr. 13, 2026

Illinois House Approves Ban on Junk Fees, Pritzker's Abortion Fund Proposal

Lawmakers also pass bills to expand access to coupons, cash payments, and in-state college tuition

Apr. 13, 2026

Illinois Sues EPA Over Reversal of Landmark Climate Change Ruling

State officials fear federal policy changes could slow planned coal plant closures

Apr. 13, 2026

Illinois House Approves Measures to Benefit Consumers

Bills include ban on junk fees, new abortion grant fund, and expanded access to in-state tuition and coupons

Apr. 13, 2026

Illinois Committee Criticized for 'Elitist' Stance on Gun Ownership Costs

Proposed RIFL Act could add thousands in taxes, pricing out lower-income buyers, opponents say

Apr. 13, 2026

Pritzker's Housing Plan Could Reshape Oak Park Neighborhoods

Village President Vicki Scaman backs governor's proposal to loosen housing and zoning rules statewide