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House Bill 3564 requires new transparencies, specifically that all fees must be listed on the first page of a lease. It also prohibits application fees larger than $50 in most cases, any fee for a change or renewal of a lease, after-hours maintenance and multiple others. #centersquare #tenant #law

The speakers argued that changes to federal food assistance have reduced benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents while placing additional financial strain on independent grocers that rely on SNAP purchases. #forestpark #snap #democrats

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation during the pandemic that allowed restaurants and bars to sell cocktails and mixed drinks for pickup or delivery as businesses were closed to in-person customers. That will be allowed to continue permanently under the new law. #capitolnewsillinois #cocktails #law

Illinois classifies Kalshi and other prediction markets as unlicensed sports wagering operators offering the same bets as sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel, but without paying taxes or adhering to reporting standards. #capitolnewsillinois #kalshi #sportsbet

"Too many young people who stutter face barriers to getting the care they need," said Preston, D-Chicago. "This law helps remove those barriers and ensures more families can access critical treatment and support services." #therapy #speech #law

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation

The legislation, sponsored in the Illinois House by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, establishes the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Regulation Act, bringing these short-term installment payment plans under state oversight similar to other forms of consumer credit. #loans #senatebill #jbpritzker

In a statement released Wednesday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said Illinois has emerged as a safeguard for reproductive health care since the 2022 ruling eliminated federal constitutional protections for abortion. #democrats #republicans #abortion

At its core, this bill is about fairness, civic participation, and ensuring equal access to justice. #letter #jbpritzker #housebill