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    MAY 28, 2026
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    Measure requiring AI companies create ‘catastrophic risk’ plans heads to governor's desk

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    The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved a measure Wednesday to require safety plans and create guardrails for “catastrophic risks” created by artificial intelligence (AI).

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    MAY 28, 2026
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    Bills creating review process for homeowners, auto insurance rate increases over 10 percent approved by General Assembly

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    The Illinois House of Representatives passed a pair of measures Wednesday that would require the state to review alleged excessive or discriminatory homeowners and auto insurance increases. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 27, 2026
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    Illinois Senate Executive Committee advances governor's multi-unit housing proposal

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    As the May 31 legislative deadline approaches, the Illinois Senate Executive Committee advanced eight measures Tuesday that aim to increase home construction in the state, including some of the proposals from Gov. JB Pritzker.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 27, 2026
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    Cannabis omnibus aims to lessen regulatory burdens on businesses, prohibit intoxicating hemp sales at gas stations, smoke shops

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    Pictured: Hemp plants. [Stephen Ward, Oregon State University / CC BY-SA 2.0]

    Illinois lawmakers are considering a cannabis omnibus that aims to ease regulations that have served as a barrier to social equity cannabis license holders. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 26, 2026
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    Illinois House approves ‘surveillance pricing’ ban

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    Illinois could soon be among the first states to ban “surveillance pricing” that uses personal data to set prices.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 25, 2026

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    Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill headed to Illinois Senate

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    The Illinois House of Representatives advanced a measure Thursday that would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Illinois. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 22, 2026
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    Illinois Senate sends AI safety regulations to House

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    The Illinois Senate Thursday approved regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including required safety plans and guardrails for “catastrophic risks” created by the technology.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 21, 2026
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    Illinois Senate sends ‘junk fee’ ban to governor's desk

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    A bill prohibiting so-called “junk fees” in Illinois is headed to the governor’s desk after the Illinois Senate approved it Wednesday.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 20, 2026
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    Bill would restore right to vote for incarcerated individuals in Illinois

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    The Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a measure that would allow individuals who are incarcerated to vote.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 19, 2026
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    Pritzker expresses optimism Chicago Bears megaprojects bill, ‘most’ of housing proposal will be approved by lawmakers in final weeks

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    The Illinois General Assembly has less than two weeks left in its 2026 legislative session, and the governor’s proposed housing program, artificial intelligence (AI) and data center regulations and a megaprojects bill that could keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois are all being considered by state lawmakers.

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