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New Laws: Illinois’ Grocery Tax to End, Aquifer Protections Begin

Tuesday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News, courtesy of Capitol News Illinois Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1 By BEN SZALINSKI & BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Nearly 300 Illinois laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Illinois’ 1% statewide grocery tax will... Read More.

Newly Signed Laws Include Creation of Tourism Districts, Criminal Justice Reforms

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinois[email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed 15 bills into law, tackling policy areas from tourism to prison reform and making it easier for people previously convicted of felonies to legally... Read More.

New Laws Coming To Illinois Coming January 1st

Friday, December 16 by WROY-WRUL News

– By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash bail. It’s an issue that dominated the 2022 campaigns and has been both praised... Read More.

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Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021. One... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Over $2 million in Fines for Major Health Insurance Companies Violating Illinois Mental Health Parity Laws

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CIGNA Healthcare of IL, UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA Health and Life, HCSC, and Celtic found to be in violation of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced today fines totaling over $2 million for five major health insurance companies... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Measures include tougher penalties for injuries caused by texting and driving Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect July 1 which establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and... Read More.

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Rep. Bailey ‘School Bus Safety’ Bill One of 256 New Laws to Go into Effect January 1, 2020

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia)is reminding residents about more than 250 new laws that go into effect on January 1st. One of those new laws (public Act 101-55) is the doubling of fines on violators who drive around stopped school buses. First offense fines... Read More.

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting in the new year more than 250 new laws will take effect in the state of Illinois. Several of the laws are to protect construction workers along state highways, including doubling the fines for someone who hits a construction worker. Starting January first,... Read More.

Rep. Severin Program to Help Employers Comply with Immigration Laws and Prevent Fines

Wednesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is teaming up with the Illinois Business Immigration Coalition (IBIC) to present a FREE program designed for business owners, human resource directors, and legal compliance officers to learn about the changes in the Federal Government’s immigration policy. DATE: Thursday, February... Read More.

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Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.

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New Laws: Illinois’ Grocery Tax to End, Aquifer Protections Begin

Newly Signed Laws Include Creation of Tourism Districts, Criminal Justice Reforms

New Laws Coming To Illinois Coming January 1st

Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Pritzker Administration Announces Over $2 million in Fines for Major Health Insurance Companies Violating Illinois Mental Health Parity Laws

Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Rep. Bailey ‘School Bus Safety’ Bill One of 256 New Laws to Go into Effect January 1, 2020

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Rep. Severin Program to Help Employers Comply with Immigration Laws and Prevent Fines

Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

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