August 7, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: The Governor signed three more of his legislative priorities this week. Now law, HB 5511, which creates the Children’s Social Media Safety Act to keep Illinois kids…

July 24, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed HB 4323, officially designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois. SNAP: Illinois now has until October 2028 — an extra year — before…

July 18, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law: HB 1807 reforms how the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation evaluates nursing education programs, ensuring graduates are prepared…

July 11, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law: SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act, which establishes a framework for AI safety, transparency, and accountability.…

July 2, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: IDNR Director Finne Steps Down: Natalie Phelps Finne, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has stepped down. Renee Snow will serve as IDNR’s Interim Director beginning on…

June 26, 2026 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed HB 5295, the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, which protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state for…