A governor-backed measure to add some four-year degree programs to community colleges passed a House committee Friday, but the Illinois Black Legislative Caucus says the bill does not have their votes.  

The Illinois Senate on Thursday approved measures to expand medication abortion protections, raise the age at which seniors must undergo behind-the-wheel tests and require minors' names to be omitted from eviction paperwork. 

Rep. Jawaharial Williams (D-Chicago) presents Senate Bill 1563 on the House floor Wednesday. [Camryn Cutinello/The Daily Line]

The Illinois House of Representatives Wednesday approved measures to require school buses to have a three-point seatbelt, provide paid break time for nursing mothers and clarify that Illinois eviction law does not prevent the removal of squatters from a property. 

The Senate Executive Committee approved bills Wednesday to require public universities to offer medication abortion and allow Cook County public defenders to continue representing noncitizens moved to a different jurisdiction. 

Measures to reform the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and protect the Mahomet Aquifer are headed to the governor's desk after passing the Illinois House Tuesday. 

The Illinois House of Representatives is hearing a bill to allow video gambling in Chicago, with the sponsor saying it would produce millions in revenue for the city and state.

The Illinois House Executive Committee meets Friday in Springfield. [BlueRoomStream]

As an Illinois Senate bill to legalize medical aid in dying appears to stall, the Illinois House Executive Committee discussed a House version Friday. 

The CTA is earmarking billions of dollars for extensions and upgrades to train lines in its 2022 budget. [CTA/Flickr]

With a little more than two weeks until adjournment, the head of the Senate Transportation Committee says he’s confident they’ll pass reform for Chicago-area public transportation.

The House Revenue & Finance Committee meets Thursday in Springfield. [BlueRoomStream]

As deadlines approach to pass a new state budget, the governor’s budget office has lowered its revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026.

The Senate Executive Committee approved measures Wednesday to expand abortion protections in the state and prevent people getting evicted for calling 911.