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First Illinois assault weapon ban lawsuit filed challenging legality of new gun law
Illinois · Illinois

First Illinois assault weapon ban lawsuit filed challenging legality of new gun law

48% Center coverage: 23 sources
A trio of gun owners and a firearms retailer in southeastern Illinois have filed the first two lawsuits in what's expected to be a flurry of litigation. Democratic leaders who pushed the ban had expected legal challenges. Gun rights advocates are counting on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year striking down New York's handgun-licensing law.See the Story
Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals
Illinois · Illinois

Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals

75% Center coverage: 4 sources
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute is warning of a potential steep decline in transportation revenue. The primary issue is motor fuel taxes, which will see a significant drop as more electric vehicles make their way to the road and fewer people fill their cars with gas. Motor fuel taxes make up the backbone of state funding for road and bridge projects.See the Story
‘Omnibus’ health care bill passed amid criticisms

‘Omnibus’ health care bill passed amid criticisms

67% Right coverage: 3 sources
A law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will extend the deadline for the state to transfer criminal defendants from jail to a mental hospital. The same bill also gives nursing homes in Illinois two more years to comply with minimum staffing levels implemented in 2022. Those are just two parts of a 67-page health care bill that passed the General Assembly.See the Story

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Nampa man arrested for trafficking meth

60% Right coverage: 5 sources
Robert D. Glenn, 47, has been convicted on seven prior felonies, police say. Glenn has been given four "riders," or a 180-day prison sentence. Nampa Police Chief Joe Huff said he was "outraged" at Glenn's criminal history.See the Story
JB Pritzker · Illinois

Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor

Coverage: 5 sources
Bill would guarantee a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year for all Illinois workers. Gov. JB Pritzker says he will sign the bill. The measure would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Republicans who opposed the bill said it would be bad for small businesses.See the Story

Man Arrested in Connection to December Shooting in Middletown

75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Zavien Nathaniel Castilleja, 18, and a 16-year-old were arrested in October 2022. Andrew Clayton Johnson died after he was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The incident happened at 5762 North MoPac Expressway near a McDonald's.See the Story

Illinois Supreme Court won't hear arguments on SAFE-T Act, ending cash bail until March

50% Center coverage: 6 sources
A Kankakee County judge ruled on Dec. 28 that the cash bail elimination provision of the SAFE-T Act was unconstitutional. The Illinois Supreme Court put implementation of the new law on hold on New Year's Eve. For now judges will continue to be able to order defendants held on bail.See the Story
Unemployment · Illinois

Lawmakers announce bipartisan plan to pay down Illinois’ remaining unemployment debt

75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the state will be paying off all of that debt. The $1.8 billion is an interest-free loan from the state. The money for this proposal comes from a surplus of over $3.6 billion the state announced earlier this month.See the Story
US & Canada · Illinois

Illinois Senate approves assault weapons ban

42% Center coverage: 49 sources
The Illinois senate passed its version of the proposed assault weapons ban bill on Monday night. The bill now goes back to the Illinois House for consideration. If approved, Gov. JB Pritzker has said he would sign into law.See the Story
Gun Laws · Illinois

Illinois passes large-capacity, assault-style weapons ban

57% Center coverage: 23 sources
Six months after the Highland Park Fourth of July parade massacre, the Illinois House on Friday cleared a measure that would immediately ban the sale of assault weapons in the state and prevent sales of large-capacity magazines that hold more than 12 rounds. See the Story
Interest Rates · Illinois

Bills target pawnbrokers for tighter rate limits

Coverage: 5 sources
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus pushing legislation to put pawnbrokers under same interest rate caps as payday lenders. Pawnshop industry says proposed caps would effectively put them out of business. Law was aimed at reining in the high-interest, short-term loan industry. Law did not specifically mention pawnbroker interest rates and fees.See the Story

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