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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

Senate Bill 2040 passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 1. #towing

Senate Bill 1446, which passed the General Assembly unanimously and was signed by the governor earlier this month, requires the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal to start tracking the manner of death for all firefighters no later than July 1, 2026. #firefighter

The Foundation was created as a philanthropic arm of the Will County Bar Association, with a mission to foster goodwill, improve public understanding of the legal system, and provide support to local programs that align with its values of service, education, and justice. #legal

“This legislation ensures that families know what services are available to them as they help their child navigate the educational space,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #disabilites

The Honorable Judge Joel Chupack issued a final judgment in favor of Clerk Figgs on July 21, 2025, concluding that the City failed to prove any of its allegations, including wrongful record destruction, obstruction of a municipal audit, and unauthorized tampering with public property. #legal

The suit (Case # 2025-MR-263) challenges the unconstitutional process used to force through the state’s $55 billion budget package at midnight. #lawsuit

In a filing known as a “statement of interest,” the Justice Department said the government has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit, although the filing stops short of asking the court for permission to intervene as a party in the case. #lawsuit

Megan Bos, an Antioch resident, was reported missing in March and later found deceased in a garbage container. #custody

“This outdated eviction law has treated squatters the same as tenants, leaving property owners in limbo and tying the hands of law enforcement,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #squatiting