The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes permission for a certain drug. #ban
The declaration, announced Friday, allows the state to mobilize additional resources to support local governments and residents during recovery efforts. #disaster
The measure eliminates waiting periods for filing missing persons reports and requires police to immediately enter cases into the state’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). #missingpersons
Environmental groups praised the measure, calling it one of the strongest actions yet in Illinois to address the chemicals, which are nearly impossible to break down in the environment. #chemicals
The expansion, scheduled to begin construction this fall, will increase AbbVie’s footprint in Illinois, where the company is headquartered and employs more than 11,000 people. #investment
In an effort to prevent a quorum in the Texas Legislature and delay important votes, Texas Democratic lawmakers are hiding out in Illinois at the invitation of Gov. JB Pritzker. #texas