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Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Many bills approved by House committees are expected to be further amended before receiving a vote by the full chamber.
Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers, Stakeholders, the Governor and Feds Are Open to Data Center Regulation
By Nikoel Hytrek UIS Public Affairs Reporting SPRINGFIELD — Managing data centers has been a growing issue around the U.S.…
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
The state’s Department of Public Health still heavily regulates and warns against the product and a bill to loosen that…
Carterville coach at center of sexual abuse investigation has history of disciplinary action
Public records reveal that an assistant football coach in Carterville who’s under investigation for criminal sexual abuse had previously been…
Capitol News Illinois– Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
ComEd’s Chicago headquarters. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams) CHICAGO — As large data centers burn electricity as…
Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
The order is seen as a first step, but advocates say more is needed to make data centers carry infrastructure…
‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance
Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in funding to support local food systems.
Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the…
Lawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois
Recent decision by a local Washington, D.C., court is being cited as precedent in a case challenging Illinois’ assault weapons…
Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration
A proposed state bill inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration…
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions