May 6, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGLIGHTS: New Laws: The Governor signed the following measures into law: ·       HB4292 which extends the pension buyout option for state employees to 2026. The bill authorizes $1 billion in additional general…

April 29th, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:New Laws: The Governor signed the following measures into law.·         HB4316 which outlines the protocol for when a school district employee has been engaged in sexual misconduct with a student who…

April 22, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Budget Update: Governor Pritzker signed a trio of bills to implement the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The package includes the operating and capital budget (HB900), the budget implementation bill (HB4700), and the revenue…

April 15, 2022 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Governor Pritzker joined Democratic legislators this week to highlight the FY 23 budget’s investment in youth development programs. Read more about youth development funding here. Housing Assistance: Homeowners who have fallen behind on…

April 10, 2022 Update

102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The spring 2022 legislative session stands adjourned to the call of the Senate President and Speaker of the House.This year’s spring session will be remembered for its fast…

April 3, 2022 Update

102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly stands adjourned Friday following a busy week of session. Friday, April 1, was the deadline to pass substantive legislation out of the opposite chamber. Deadline extensions…