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  • Camryn Cutinello
    APR 03, 2026

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    Senate Revenue Committee hears bills to revitalize downtown Springfield, create foster parent tax credit

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    The Illinois Senate Revenue Committee met Thursday to discuss several changes to Illinois tax laws, including a bill package to revitalize Illinois’ capital city and the creation of a tax credit for foster parents. 

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    APR 02, 2026
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    IDOI director says bill regulating ‘excessive’ homeowners,’ auto insurance rate hikes should not increase rates

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    Illinois senators questioned the launch of the state-based health insurance marketplace and a proposed law to increase the state’s regulatory authority over homeowners’ and auto insurance during a budgetary hearing of the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) Wednesday.  

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    APR 02, 2026
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    Illinois State Police director says cybersecurity efforts continue after audit finds nearly 100 missing devices with potential confidential information

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    The Illinois State Police lost as many as 97 devices over a four-year period that could contain confidential information, according to the most recent audits of the agency. 

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    APR 01, 2026
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    Illinois Senate considers bill to reduce carbon emissions through low carbon fuel standards

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    The Illinois Senate is considering a bill that aims to decrease carbon emissions through the adoption of low carbon fuel standards. 

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    MAR 31, 2026
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    House committees approve bills allowing rideshare driver unionization, required disclosure for fees

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    Illinois House of Representatives committees passed more than 260 bills before a committee deadline last week, including measures requiring the disclosure of fees for consumer goods and rental leases and allowing rideshare drivers to unionize. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAR 30, 2026
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    Need-based public university funding formula clears Illinois House committee

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    An Illinois House committee approved a measure that would create a need-based funding formula for Illinois public universities.  

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAR 27, 2026
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    Illinois House committee approves bills extending affordable housing, theater production tax credits

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    The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday to extend a state affordable housing tax credit. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAR 26, 2026
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    Bill prohibiting immigration detention facilities near residences, schools approved by House committee

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    The Illinois House Executive Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would restrict the construction of federal detention facilities near schools, daycares, churches and residences. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAR 26, 2026
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    House committee approves bill aiming to reverse Chicago’s tipped minimum wage elimination despite some Democratic lawmaker opposition

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    An Illinois House Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would prohibit municipalities from regulating the tipped minimum wage, effectively nullifying the city of Chicago’s phase-out.

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    MAR 25, 2026
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    Measure legalizing ‘human composting’ as a burial method advances in Illinois House

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    The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a bill legalizing “human composting” as a burial method in Illinois. 

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