Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed four criminal justice-related bills that he said will put the state at the “forefront” of “true reform.” (Credit: Gov. JB Pritzker’s Twitter)

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed four criminal justice-related bills that he said will put the state at the “forefront” of “true reform.” 

Attorney Samuel Brown (left) told members of the Federal Election Commission on Thursday he and the Democratic Party of Illinois supported a new advisory opinion that would allow the state party to restart fundraising for in-state campaigns while U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly serves as chair. 

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved an advisory opinion on Thursday that will allow the Democratic Party of Illinois to once again raise money for in-state candidates by limiting chair Robin Kelly’s role. 

Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the White House Wednesday to discuss infrastructure, unemployment fund, gun violence. The governor also announced a forthcoming sunset of the state’s eviction moratorium. And state officials announced the first round of recipients for broadband grants.  

Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope said Wednesday she will resign from her post later this year.

Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope said Wednesday she will resign from her post later this year, in part because her position is “essentially a paper tiger.”  

A duo of lawsuits challenging Illinois’ new legislative redistricting maps are scheduled to go to trial in late September, according to a new order filed in federal court on Wednesday.  

The Federal Election Commission on Friday issued a new draft advisory opinion regarding U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s (D-Ill.) role as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.

The Federal Election Commission on Friday issued a new draft advisory opinion regarding U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s (D-Ill.) role as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, signaling support for the creation of a special committee as a workaround to rules that bar federal elected officials from handling certain fundraising.

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.