Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance
Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates (via The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to regulate auto insurance...
As sent to the House, Senate Bill 939 would require a school to expel any student who sexually assaults another student or makes an attempt to while at school. #bill #expel
Party leaders highlighted the significance of the achievement as Illinois Democrats recognize the contributions and growing influence of AANHPI communities across the state. #dpi #democratic
During floor debate, bill sponsor state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, said the measure is designed to shield patients from legal risks in other states. #medical #care #records
While the deal does not include direct funding for the Bears’ stadium, the team has asked for $887 million from the state to spend on infrastructure for the estimated $5 billion project on the former Arlington Park race course. #chicagobears #illinoishouse #tax
Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies - (via Capitol News Illinois) - CHICAGO - Barbara Flynn Currie,...
“Coroners are critical in assisting law enforcement and our judicial system,” Joyce said. “By taking care of these employees we can prevent turnover and burnout.” #mentalhealth #senatebill #patrickjoyce
The measure would explicitly ban the use of those metrics as a substitute for quotas and prohibit municipalities from comparing officers based on citation counts. #bill #police
That new funding would be distributed under a formula that sets an adequacy target for each institution and gives priority for new funding to those institutions furthest away from their target. #funding #bill #university