• Camryn Cutinello
    APR 15, 2026

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    Pritzker pushes back on concerns housing initiative would overrule local control

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    Gov. JB Pritzker advocated for his housing plan and pushed back on concerns that it would overturn local control, concerns Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Chicago) said are valid. 

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    APR 15, 2026
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    Illinois House passes bill preventing out-of-state gambling lawsuits

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    The Illinois House of Representatives passed 52 bills Tuesday, including measures amending the state’s gambling losses statute and preemptively prohibiting work requirements to receive rental assistance. 

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    APR 14, 2026
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    Illinois House passes measure requires businesses disclose all fees in a displayed price

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    The Illinois House sent several bills to the Senate last week, including a measure prohibiting companies from hiding costs on items such as concert tickets. 

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    APR 13, 2026
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    Illinois lawmakers weigh possible regulations to data centers

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    Following spikes in energy bills and concerns about water usage, the Senate AI and Social Media Committee held a hearing Friday on legislation to regulate data centers in Illinois.

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    APR 10, 2026

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    Illinois Senate subcommittee holds hearing on legislation to regulate AI

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    The Senate AI and Social Media Subcommittee met Thursday for the first of two days of hearings on measures related to artificial intelligence (AI), consumer protection and data centers. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    APR 09, 2026
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    Bill limiting the use of ‘junk fees’ in leases headed to governor’s desk

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    After failing to pass the Illinois House of Representatives earlier this year, a measure placing limitations on application fees and “junk fees” charged by landlords and property management companies is going to the governor. 

  • Camryn Cutinello
    APR 09, 2026

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    Illinois House approves bill prohibiting federal detention facilities near residences, schools

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    The Illinois House of Representatives sent several bills to the Illinois Senate Wednesday, including a measure restricting where federal immigration detention facilities can be placed. 

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  • Camryn Cutinello
    APR 08, 2026
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    Illinois House committee hears bill to exempt some non-profits from lobbyist registration fees

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    The Illinois House Elections and Ethics Committee held subject matter hearings Tuesday on four bills, including one to exempt some non-profits from paying lobbyist registration fees. 

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    APR 07, 2026
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    Illinois lawmakers discuss regulations for prediction markets despite federal lawsuit

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    Illinois lawmakers are considering a measure to regulate prediction markets — despite a lawsuit from the Trump administration seeking to stop them from doing so. 

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    APR 07, 2026
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    Proponents call for passage of ‘Anjanette Young Act’ limiting use of no-knock warrants

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    The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee on Monday heard from proponents of a measure that would establish a series of requirements law enforcement officers must follow when executing no-knock warrants. 

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