GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the License to Work Act, SB1786 (Aquino/Ammons), which eliminates driver’s license suspensions for most non-moving violations and allows individuals whose licenses were canceled, suspended, or revoked to…
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January 17, 2020 Update
Governor’s Highlights:Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation, HB0961 (Crespo/Ellman), accelerating the multi-year senior homestead exemption in Cook County.Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan resigned over the weekend. He is being replaced by Acting…
January 10, 2020 Update
Governor’s Highlights:The Illinois Department of Employment Security is now using a tax lien registry, replacing the old record search process. The online registry, operated by and shared with the Illinois…
December 23, 2019 Update
Governor’s Highlights:Gov. Pritzker signed legislation to combine over 500 local downstate police and fire pension systems into two statewide funds. SB1300 (Castro/Hoffman) takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the state’s…
December 13, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Gov. J.B. Pritzker told reporters this week that his legislative priorities for the 2020 spring legislative session include “tackling” pensions, early child education, criminal justice reform and health care next…
December 6, 2019
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Gov. Pritzker approved the recreational cannabis trailer bill, SB1557 (Steans/Villanueva). The bill includes technical changes, clarifying language, and a revolving door prohibition for members of the General Assembly and their family members…