August 1, 2023 Illinois ending cash bail a ‘backdoor’ defund movement that will spark police exodus: experts Former Illinois law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm that eliminating cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund police and will likely lead to a mass exodus of officers.
July 29, 2023 New blue state law gives government increased power to target pregnancy centers Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that empowers the state attorney general to crack down on pregnancy centers that use "deceptive tactics."
July 25, 2023 Illinois cash bail elimination built on ‘overdramatization' perpetuated by city leaders: former police chief Illinois will be the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as of Sept. 18, and the former police chief of Riverside, Illinois, says "chaos" will likely break out.
July 18, 2023 Court clears way for Illinois to become first state to eradicate cash bail The Illinois State Supreme Court upheld a provision in the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail. The law is set to take effect on Sept. 18.
May 17, 2023 Illinois looks to double down on abortion protections Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation requiring insurers to cover abortion pills and implement protections for out-of-state abortion seekers.
May 15, 2023 Illinois budget-makers unfazed by $1.8B April revenue drop Illinois budget-makers are largely at ease, despite a nearly $2 billion revenue drop. The disparity is being chalked up to an unusually strong 2022 fiscal year.
May 10, 2023 Illinois grants full benefits to Chicago first responders disabled by COVID Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed off on a bill guaranteeing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters disabled by COVID-19.
May 9, 2023 IL bill to make laws more inclusive, add LGBTQ marriage protections expected to be signed by Gov. Pritzker Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a bill that would update laws to make them more gender inclusive and add LGBTQ marriage protections.
April 19, 2023 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker draws White House speculation as Chicago preps for 2024 Democratic convention llinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sparking speculation he has eyes on a higher office, potentially the White House, after bringing the 2024 Democratic convention to Chicago.
March 28, 2023 WI's Protasiewicz outraises opponent by $10.2M as Soros, Pritzker donations roll in Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz has opened up an eight-figure fundraising lead over conservative opponent and former Justice Dan Kelly.