For the third time since 2014, a bipartisan group wants to amend the Illinois Constitution to affect how state legislative ...

Key Takeaways Illinois recently concluded its legislative session, with many employment-related bills being sent to Governor JB Pritzker for possible enactment into law. As of this publication ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO/WGN) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois. Most of the newest laws in the state went into effect on January 1st ...

Lawmakers could also consider changes to the state’s pension system that grants greater benefits to recipients who were employed by the state prior to 2011, when changes to the massively ...

The 2025 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on June 1, 2025. The General Assembly passed a fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget package which includes corporate tax changes that ...

(The Center Square) – Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle have concerns for what lies ahead with an eye on possibly coming back before the fall veto session. Legislators wrapped up ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A long-awaited bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board will soon go to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after receiving approval in the legislature Tuesday. The House voted 74-37 ...

Industrial hemp production was legalized in the U.S. and in Illinois in 2018. The industry was largely expected to produce items like industrial textiles and non-intoxicating CBD products. Since ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO/WGN) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois. Most of the newest laws in the state went into effect on January 1st ...

But for the next weeks or months, the world is safe because the General Assembly is not in session.” Legislators are expected back during fall veto session, which hasn’t been scheduled yet.

Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 03:37 PM CDT Updated: Jul 1, 2025 / 04:52 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO / WGN) — On July 1st, 2025, several new laws and tax changes are set to go into effect in Illinois.