Thursday, March 19, 2026

Search results for keyword: legislature found in 94 News.

politics
  • by david hall
Illinois a blue haven for gender-affirming care, but LGBTQ+ advocates say housing, safety still a concern

Two measures to further protect transgender people are awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. But advocates say there’s more the state can do to help the LGBTQ+ community.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Illinois Legislature approves bill to prevent unfair real estate listing agreements

The legislation would protect homeowners from long-term listing agreements, like those peddled by MV Realty, making them unenforceable.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard federal probe is looking into work of contractor who faces prison for bribery

The south suburb paid more than $200,000 to O.A.K.K. Construction Co., a Summit business whose president Alex Nitchoff awaits sentencing after pleading guilty in January to bribing a Cook County assessor's office employee for property tax breaks.

United States
  • by david hall
Louisiana could soon start castrating child-rapists

Why two black Democrats pushed for one of America’s most alarming crime bills