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After a judge found fault with often-used legislative shortcuts, high-ranking Illinois officials are preparing for a legal fight over the recently-passed assault weapons ban.
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The federal case, which centers on what protections are guaranteed by the 2nd amendment, will be heard in the Southern District of Illinois.
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Illinois becomes ninth state to ban military-style guns.
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The State of Illinois got rid of cash bail when state lawmakers passed the SAFE-T Act late in 2022.
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While the former Illinois House speaker liked to play gatekeeper, and keep tight control of the agenda, his successor flung those gates open this year — for better or for worse.
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In Illinois’ 58th district, it’s lieutenant governor versus lieutenant colonel in a race for the Metro East’s only open state senate seat.Republican David…
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As of Friday, Ruby Allen-Ellis will no longer have a job.Allen-Ellis serves as a public health administrator with East Side Health District. She is one of…
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An Illinois House Committee could vote as early as today on a measure granting equal marriage rights to same-sex couples. The bill would need to be…
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Updated 5:49 p.m.The Associated Press reports that the bill has cleared the Senate committee and will head to the full Senate for a vote. It is not clear…