2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (324+ words) This week Illinois will see several new laws going into effect, and the minimum wage will be on the rise in Chicago and Cook County, as Christian Farr reports. A number of new laws went into effect in Illinois Wednesday,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (485+ words) Illinois has seen more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. this year, but is assistance coming for those impacted? Christian Farr has the story. Illinois leaders expressed concern about the availability of federal disaster assistance as communities across the…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (466+ words) Governor J.B. Pritzker stressed concerns over growing energy costs and called for a two-year pause on data center tax credits in Illinois. NBC Chicago Investigates’ Bennett Haeberle reports. Stressing the concerns over growing energy costs for consumers and affordability, Illinois Governor…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (327+ words) State Capitol of Illinois in Springfield Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is a trailblazer, pioneer and icon who fights for voter rights and democracy, and a new bill seeks to honor his legacy in a unique way. House Bill 4339 is known…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (172+ words) A view of Chicago’s skyline at sunset from the 94th floor of the John Hancock Observatory.Juli 2013 The Illinois Department of Labor filed a complaint against Gino and Marty’s in which it says the now-shuttered restaurant owes its former employees more…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (610+ words) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to seek reelection for a third term in office next year, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (836+ words) Hundreds of new laws covering a variety of topics took effect on New Year’s Day. Marion Brooks shares some highlights. More than 200 new laws took effect in Illinois Jan. 1, 2026, and that means a number of things will look different for…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (622+ words) Starting in January, insurance companies must cover a brand name when the generic version isn’t available. That’s one of many new Illinois laws that take effect in January. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. Hundreds of new laws will take…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (459+ words) Among the hundreds of new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2026 will be bills related to gun ownership, as well as crime reporting and other public safety issues. One of the biggest pieces of legislation that passed the General Assembly…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (566+ words) After the Chicago Bears CEO drafted a letter to fans announcing the team is considering Northwest Indiana for a potential stadium site, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski takes a look at what it would take to keep the team in Illinois....