illinois politics

The bill would require employers when conditions are hot to provide water colder than 61 degrees, paid rest breaks with access to shade, either schedule modifications or task rotation to limit exposure, and access to personal protective equipment. #bill #safety #temperature

On government reform, the caucus is backing legislation to require voter identification cards for individuals without acceptable photo ID, as well as a proposal aimed at increasing transparency in how taxpayer dollars are distributed to non-governmental organizations. #legislation #bills #politics

According to the Clerk’s Office, Election Lens provides live data on voter turnout, mail-in ballot activity, and polling place operations, allowing election administrators to monitor and respond to issues as they happen. #cookcounty #anayltics #election

“New details surrounding this case raise deeply troubling questions,” Bailey said. “Gorman’s brutal murder was not unpredictable. It was preventable.” #policies #killing #loyola

Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, is expected to center her general election campaign on economic issues and what her campaign describes as protecting democratic institutions. #senate #primary #election

“With Trump-aligned super PACs spending millions of dollars to buy this and other seats across Illinois, every voter should be deeply concerned.” #primary #pac #spending