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Cook County Sheriff's Office highlights Labor Day wishes and honors Officer Ella French

By K. D. Herring | Sep 2, 2025

The Cook County Sheriff's Office marked Labor Day with greetings on September 1, while also raising awareness for Suicide Prevention Month by promoting crisis resources.

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Chicago considered 93rd happiest place to live in America in 2025

By K. D. Herring | Jul 28, 2025

WalletHub ranked Chicago as the 93rd happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

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Illinois Rep. du Buclet’s Emmett Till Day bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By K. D. Herring | Jun 5, 2025

State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet authored a bill designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Guerrero-Cuellar’s 9-1-1 system modernization bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to update Illinois’ 9-1-1 services, including Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation and funding provisions.

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Illinois Rep. Mah’s professional licensing expiration bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Rep. Theresa Mah authored a bill amending the Regulatory Sunset Act that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Slaughter’s opioid antagonist and reentry support bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Rep. Justin Slaughter authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, mandating opioid antagonist provision and reentry assistance for released prisoners.

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Illinois Sen. Feigenholtz’s renewable energy law extension bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to extend Illinois’ renewable energy law repeal date to 2030.

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Illinois Sen. Collins doula access bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Sen. Lakesia Collins authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate requiring hospitals to allow Medicaid-certified doulas during labor.

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Illinois Rep. du Buclet’s pension code amendment bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By K. D. Herring | Jun 2, 2025

State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet authored a bill amending the Illinois Pension Code that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Williams workplace transparency bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Ann M. Williams authored a workplace transparency bill that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Mah’s dental practice amendment bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Theresa Mah authored a bill amending the Illinois Dental Practice Act that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Sen. Villanueva’s statewide data dashboard bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Celina Villanueva authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to establish an annual statewide data dashboard for higher education institutions.

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Illinois Sen. Aquino’s natural resources emergency rule bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Omar Aquino authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to amend procedures for natural resources and open space grants.

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Illinois Rep. Delgado’s sports facilities authority amendment bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado authored a bill amending the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Sen. Villivalam’s school services contracting bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Ram Villivalam authored a bill that won approval in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly, revising School Code provisions on contracting non-instructional services.

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Illinois Sen. Villivalam micromobility fire safety act passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Ram Villivalam’s Micromobility Fire Safety Act passed both the Illinois House and Senate, setting new safety standards for electric bicycles and scooters.

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Illinois Rep. Guzzardi’s affordable housing planning bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Will Guzzardi authored a bill addressing affordable housing shortages that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Cassidy’s victim rights enhancement bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to strengthen rights and protections for victims, including retail establishments and trafficking survivors.

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Illinois Sen. Feigenholtz’s adoption act amendment bill passes House and Senate

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz authored a bill amending the Adoption Act that passed both the House and Senate in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Rep. Jiménez’s education access bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly

By K. D. Herring | Jun 1, 2025

State Rep. Lilian Jiménez authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate to protect students from education denial based on citizenship or immigration status.