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State lawmakers approved hundreds of changes that are now Illinois law.Guns, hemp, and stalking are among the themes of the more than 250 new Illinois…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on online shopping left two things clear – consumers who buy online will have to pay sales tax on more items, and some…
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U. S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth made history last week by being the first to bring her infant to the Senate floor while she voted. In Springfield, both…
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Legislation to expand Illinois’ sales tax for online shopping recently passed the Senate. But it faces several more hurdles before it could become law.The…
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Hundreds of people descended on the statehouse Wednesday to urge legislators pass stricter gun regulations. Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense has chapters…
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Opioid deaths nearly doubled in Sangamon County last year, with heroin as the leading cause in 20 of the 42 opioid-related deaths, according to data…
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Laws about divorce, pets and traveling elephants will take effect January 1.With Gov. Bruce Rauner's approval, Illinois legislators designated August 4 as…
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*Editor's Note: This piece was published prior to Gov. Bruce Rauner's announcement he signed House Bill 40, the abortion bill. Commentary: A capital bill;…
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Former Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno reflects on her tenure.It’s the last Monday in August, and lawmakers have gathered in…
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Illinois remains a battleground over women's rights.Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State…