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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 14, 2026
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    Senate approves bills to regulate auto, homeowners insurance

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    The Illinois Senate passed two 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 13, 2026
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    Illinois House committee hears testimony on bill to regulate data center energy, water use

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    The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee held a subject matter hearing Tuesday on a measure that aims to increase regulations on energy and water usage by data centers. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 12, 2026
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    Illinois House bill would require disclosure for private real estate sales

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    A bill proposed in the Illinois House would require all homes being sold in the state to be listed publicly, unless the seller signs a disclosure form.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 12, 2026
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    Illinois lawmakers consider bill banning firearms at polling sites

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    The Illinois House of Representatives is considering a measure that would prohibit firearms at polling places.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 11, 2026

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    Illinois lawmakers propose end to some economic development tax credits, digital ad tax as means to shore up revenue

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    With three weeks to go until the end of the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are discussing myriad revenue options to balance an expected $56 billion budget.

    During hearings of the Illinois Senate and House’s respective revenue committees last week, lawmakers discussed proposals from the progressive caucus that they say could raise nearly $4 billion.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 08, 2026
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    Illinois Senate passes bill requiring expulsion for students that sexually assault a fellow student

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    The Illinois Senate passed a bill Thursday requiring students who sexually assault or attempt to sexually assault a fellow student at school to be expelled at least one year. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 07, 2026
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    Bill approved by Illinois Senate committee would require employees to be paid for jury duty

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    The Senate Executive Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would require companies to pay employees for jury duty.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 07, 2026
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    Illinois House committees approve bills regulating electric bikes and scooters, expanding definition of online harassment

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    Illinois House committees advanced bills this week to regulate electric micromobility devices such as electric scooters and make it easier for Illinois police to investigate cyberbullying.

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 06, 2026
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    Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget still expected to be balanced following lack of ‘April Surprise’

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    With Illinois entering the last two months of the fiscal year, state revenues continue to meet expectations, and the fiscal year 2026 budget is on track to be balanced. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    MAY 05, 2026
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    Illinois House hears legislation to hold AI companies liable for injury, require safety plans

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    The Illinois House Consumer Protection and Judiciary Civil committees held a joint subject matter hearing Monday to discuss myriad bills that aim to protect Illinoisans from harms that could be caused by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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