New Illinois laws starting July 1, 2026: Cocktails-to-go, AI bullying, prediction market regulation and more

Posting unauthorized artificial intelligence images can be considered cyberbullying in Illinois schools under House Bill 3851 ...

Illinois separation movement continues, with 7 more counties set to vote

Nearly one-third of Illinois’ counties have voted to potentially explore creating a new state separate from Cook County, and ...

Illinois prison healthcare still poor as state goes 1 year without long-term medical provider

The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a ...
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Illinois 'reviewing' DOJ's threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Board of Elections said Wednesday it is "reviewing" a letter from the U.S. Department of ...

Illinois man accused of operating 'mini gun factory' found guilty

A federal jury found Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, of Harrisburg, Illinois, guilty of five gun-related charges.

Illinois health officials warn of high rate of 'explosive diarrhea' caused by contaminated fruits, vegetables

The intestinal illness cyclosporiasis is contracted by consuming contaminated foods. The most common symptoms of the illness ...

Black and gold bumblebee officially designated Illinois state bee

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a law designating the black and gold bumblebee as the Illinois State Bee.

Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes

The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with ...