How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Independence Day turns many Illinoisans into scofflaws as they ignore rules banning most fireworks. The outdated laws mainly serve fireworks stands in border states.
Illinois Supreme Court denies Chicago police union request to destroy misconduct records
Illinois Supreme Court denies Chicago police union request to destroy misconduct records
While Illinois law explicitly states union contracts trump all other state laws, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled a police contract allowing the destruction of disciplinarily records defies public policy and cannot be enforced.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Springfield has essential work to do
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Springfield has essential work to do
Illinois lawmakers cannot afford to delay action in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Pritzker lifts 10-person limit on religious gatherings after facing legal pressure
Pritzker lifts 10-person limit on religious gatherings after facing legal pressure
After being asked by the U.S. Supreme Court to reply to religious groups’ objections, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he was ending the 10-person limit on religious gatherings.
Illinois tops list for harshest COVID-19 restrictions in America
Illinois tops list for harshest COVID-19 restrictions in America
Illinois was ranked as the most restrictive state in the U.S. in a survey of COVID-19 actions that impact everyday life.
Pritzker threatens local police who don’t enforce his stay-at-home order
Pritzker threatens local police who don’t enforce his stay-at-home order
The governor has made a series of threats against business owners and officials to force compliance with his executive order.
Pritzker forced to withdraw criminal penalties for small business owners who defy his order
Pritzker forced to withdraw criminal penalties for small business owners who defy his order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker rescinded the rule that could have put defiant business owners in jail for up to a year. He first imposed it when his authority to close them during the pandemic was challenged.
These lawmakers will decide whether to criminalize small business owners who defy Pritzker order
These lawmakers will decide whether to criminalize small business owners who defy Pritzker order
Small business owners trying to save their livelihoods could face up to a year in prison under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new emergency rules, unless a key committee fights back.
Illinois’ small business owners face imprisonment, $2,500 fine for reopening under Pritzker’s order
Illinois’ small business owners face imprisonment, $2,500 fine for reopening under Pritzker’s order
The governor’s new penalty comes without approval from the Illinois General Assembly.
Pritzker threatens to use state police against businesses reopening early
Pritzker threatens to use state police against businesses reopening early
Polling has found the vast majority of Illinoisans support reopening small retail businesses.
How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
Creason’s dream was to become a registered nurse. But for her and many like her in Illinois, that dream nearly died.
Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order through April 30
Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order through April 30
The order was originally scheduled to lift on April 7, but cases of coronavirus in the state continue to rise. Schools will remain closed.
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to issue the order beginning Saturday to contain spread of COVID-19.