GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Officially Launches: On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) officially replaced the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and assumed oversight…
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August 28, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker has completed action on all bills passed during the 2026 Spring Legislative Session. The General Assembly passed 395 bills (229 House Bills/166 Senate Bills). The Governor…
August 23, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law this week: SB 3044, which strengthens protections for survivors of domestic violence and harassment by closing a legal loophole…
August 14, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker continues to take action on legislation passed during the spring session. Late last Friday, the Governor signed over 80 bills into law. Read the full list…
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…