Last week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law dozens of bills that were approved by lawmakers during this year’s spring legislative session.  

Last week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law dozens of bills that were approved by lawmakers during this year’s spring legislative session.  

A redistricting hearing in March 2021. The two lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ new legislative redistricting maps have been consolidated into one case, which has been assigned to a three-judge panel.

The two lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ new legislative redistricting maps have been consolidated into one case, which has been assigned to a three-judge panel.  

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure requiring Asian American history curricula be taught in Illinois schools. The Illinois Department of Public Health issued new school-based COVID-19 guidance. And a House committee will discuss cybersecurity.  

Gov. JB Pritzker requested a federal disaster declaration from the Small Business Administration. And applications are available for deer hunting on private land.  

Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during an advocate rally for immigrant and refugee rights on Thursday. 

For the second time in nine days, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday touted the state’s latest financial accolade, this time after S&P Global Ratings upgraded Illinois’ bond rating for the first time in more than two decades. 

Earlier this year, Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) introduced a bill (HB 3142) that would have let casinos and racetracks in Illinois offer internet gaming. Rita’s bill ultimately failed, and the Senate instead asked a commission to study the issue.

Illinois could have generated upwards of $1.2 billion in revenue in 16 months if the state legalized online gaming before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.  

Gov. JB Pritzker announced vaccine incentives for state employees. And the Illinois Department of Transportation has posted Alternative Fuel Corridor signs along Illinois interstates.  

Speaking at a news conference in Downers Grove, Gov. JB Pritzker praised SB 2294 on Tuesday, which he said would make Illinois’ health care system “more equitable.” 

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an omnibus Medicaid bill into law on Tuesday that seeks to make health care affordable and accessible to more residents in Illinois.  

Gov. JB Pritzker said he is “excited” about President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced she is backing Anna Valencia’s bid for Secretary of State. And U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will embark on the first leg of a listening tour as party chair.  

On-site consumption and delivery laws could be among the next wave of cannabis proposals considered by lawmakers. 

Illinois’ cannabis legalization is less than two years old and has already given birth to a successful industry in terms of revenue generation. But the botched rollout of the state’s dispensary licenses for social equity applicants has largely overshadowed the burgeoning industry.