Senate Bill 2338 allows athletes to earn money if their college or university uses their name, image, or likeness for profit. Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) explained the bill would also give these athletes the ability to obtain an agent.
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Members of the Illinois Redistricting Committees held two meetings Wednesday night.
State representatives passed many bills with bipartisan support Thursday, but Republican members blasted Democratic leadership for not calling their bills for votes.
Videos of the police shooting of a Chicago teenager have been public for over 24 hours leading many people to think about the state of policing and criminal justice in Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. � State lawmakers are currently working on redrawing the boundaries for legislative and congressional districts. It’s done every 10 years following the census. However, House and Senate Republicans say the current process isn’t fair. They argue Illinois should have an independent commission in charge of redistricting. Republican leaders say they want Democrats to
The Illinois Energy and Environment Committee approved a bill Monday that could ban balloon releases.
The longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history is suggesting his successor should resign two days after his appointment.
Members of the Illinois National Guard are helping secure the state Capitol following threats of armed protests leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
State representatives spent Thursday morning recognizing the historic changes in Springfield over the last week.
The Illinois House started Tuesday’s session with several members addressing the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week.