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April 30, 2021 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:  New Laws: Governor Pritzker signedHB 158 (Lilly/Hunter) which represents the Black Caucus’ healthcare pillar. Read the Governor’s press release here. COVID-19 Update:   On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,394 new cases of…

April 23, 2021 Update

102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY:  The Illinois General Assembly was in session Tuesday through Friday of this week considering legislation for final passage. But despite the legislature’s long days — with sessions and…

April 16, 2021 Update

101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Illinois General Assembly reconvened this week in person at the Capitol following a two-week spring break. The House was in session four days – Tuesday through Friday. The Senate…

April 9, 2021 Update

102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY:The Illinois General Assembly is concluding its two-week spring break.  The House extended the committee deadline on 19 House Bills. The remaining House Bills that did not pass at the…

April 3, 2021 Update

102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY:This week marks the first of the General Assembly’s two-week spring break.March 26 marked the deadline for substantive legislation to be passed out of House committees. Any bill not…

March 27, 2021 Update

102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY:  The Illinois Senate convened in session on Tuesday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 25th. The Illinois House, which canceled session for the week, considered legislation at the virtual…