Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon is taking administrative action against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) that could reduce the retired Navy captain’s rank and military pension. The move against a sitting U.S. senator comes after a video in which Kelly, alongside five other Democratic lawmakers with military […]
Carle Health has implemented temporary visitor guidelines aimed at reducing the spread of RSV, flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections across its facilities. Patient rooms are now limited to two visitors at a time, and all visitors must be 18 years or older. Leaders say the changes follow several weeks […]
The United States government has filed a federal lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, challenging the constitutionality of the newly enacted Illinois Public Act 104-0440 (formerly House Bill 1312). The federal complaint targets two primary components of the new law, arguing they violate the Supremacy Clause of the […]
Starved Rock State Park, including the Starved Rock Lodge and other park amenities, will remain open to visitors during an $18 million trail improvement project that will continue through 2026. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Capital Development Board (CDB) announced the massive infrastructure initiative, which aims […]
A new measure signed into law this month aims to level the playing field for parents navigating the often-complex special education system in Illinois. Public Act 104-0047 amends the School Code to ensure parents and guardians are informed of their right to bring advocates, experts, or support persons to Individualized […]
Two comprehensive artificial intelligence laws are taking effect on January 1, 2026, prohibiting AI-only instruction at community colleges while mandating statewide guidance for K-12 schools on the responsible use of rapidly advancing technology. Public Act 104-0201, signed August 15, amends the Public Community College Act to explicitly prohibit colleges from […]
Illinois has become the first state to codify constitutional education protections for immigrant students. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3247, officially designated as Public Act 104-0288, on August 15, 2025, with the legislation taking effect January 1, 2026. The new law, known as the “Safe Schools for All Act,” […]
Governor JB Pritzker signed changes to Illinois’ liquor laws on December 12, making cocktails-to-go a permanent fixture and creating new pathways for craft distilleries to grow their businesses. Public Act 104-0451, which originated as Senate Bill 618, is one of the most significant updates to the Illinois Liquor Control Act […]
A new law requiring all public libraries in Illinois to maintain supplies of opioid overdose reversal medications takes effect January 1, 2026. Public Act 104-0056, signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on August 1, 2025, amends the Illinois Local Library Act to mandate that all libraries open to the […]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has implemented a change to its postmarking procedures that could affect residents who rely on the mail for time-sensitive documents such as tax returns, absentee ballots, and bill payments. For decades, Americans have operated under the assumption that if they drop an envelope in […]
