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Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott’s Law

Beth Hundsdorfer | Capitol News Illinois -
Womack had just become the 19th of 26 Illinois state troopers involved in a Scott’s Law crash in 2019 — a year when two troopers were killed and a dozen, including Womack, were injured. #drivers
Chicago

Challenges to Illinois’ pending interchange law continue to play out in court

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
The law prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. It is scheduled to go into effect July 1. #fees
Chicago

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison’s Statement on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of...

Silence DoGood -
This legal action underscores a significant failure in cooperation between local and federal authorities, particularly concerning the removal of criminal illegal migrants from our communities. #lawsuit
Public Notices

24-hour pesticide notice, mosquito district laws take effect in Illinois

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square -
“$250 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and a thousand for the third or subsequent violation,” Faver Dias said. #newlaws
Public Notices

New changes designed to strengthen Illinois’ Move Over law

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
Trooper Clay Carns was killed the day before Christmas Eve when a vehicle struck him while he was removing debris from I-55 in Will County. The driver was charged with violating Scott’s Law, a class 4 felony, and was also issued multiple citations in connection with the crash. #law
Chicago

Protections for Family Responsibilities in Employment Take Effect January 1

Silence DoGood -
“This law not only provides protections but also recognizes the complex lives of working people and helps create more supportive and compassionate workplaces.” #employment
Community

Some call new commission to explore Illinois’ property tax system a waste of time

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem
Chicago

New Law Expands Reproductive Rights

Silence DoGood -
“This law makes it clear: no one should face discrimination for making personal decisions about their reproductive health. Whether it’s fertility care or abortion, your choices are your own, and your rights are protected.” #law
Community

Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois -
The order noted that while refusing to issue a preliminary injunction is not the same as upholding the law entirely, “the laws have enough support to remain in place pending the final resolution of plaintiffs’ suit.” #appeals
Community

Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of marijuana enough for vehicle search

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search
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