IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois lawmakers consider easing name change requirements

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois lawmakers are expected to consider legislation in early […]

Community
12 months ago
New Illinois law changes reproductive rights policies

The law encompasses a broad range of reproductive health decisions, including assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, abortion, birth control, fertility or sterilization care, and miscarriage management care.

IL State News
12 months ago
$944 million Mega Millions Jackpot up for grabs this Christmas Eve

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a staggering $944 million for tomorrow night’s drawing, offering Illinois Lottery players the chance to win big this Christmas Eve.

IL State News
12 months ago
New Illinois law ensures language assistance for in state agency hearings

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Starting July 1, 2025, people attending administrative hearings at […]

IL State News
12 months ago
New Year means new laws taking effect in Illinois workplaces

Workers across Illinois will benefit from several new protections and regulations that take effect on January 1, 2025.

Business
12 months ago
Illinois minimum wage set to increase from $14 to $15 per hour in January

The State of Illinois recently announced the minimum wage increase from the initial $14 per hour to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $9 per hour and workers under 18 working fewer than 650 hours per year will be increased to $13 per hour.

IL State News
12 months ago
Pritzker administration awards $55.2 million in grants to support local park projects across Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today the awarding of more than $55.2 million in grants to fund 100 local park projects throughout Illinois.

IL State News
12 months ago
Illinois better positioned to withstand recession than in 2007 or 2020

As economists caution that a U.S. recession may be looming in the coming years, a new report reveals that Illinois is significantly more prepared to handle economic downturns compared to the Great Recession of 2007 and the COVID-19 Recession of 2020.

IL State News
12 months ago
7th Circuit Court keeps Illinois assault weapons ban in effect amid legal disputes

Illinois’ assault weapons ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court stayed a lower court ruling that declared the law unconstitutional.

IL State News
1 year ago
Police can search a car if the smell of marijuana is present

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of raw marijuana alone provides probable cause for law enforcement to search a vehicle. The ruling, issued Thursday, overturns a Whiteside County judge’s decision and supports a prior appellate court ruling.

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