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The law, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2019, authorizes judges to order the temporary removal of firearms from people deemed a danger to themselves or others by a judge, according to an explanation of the law by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, a state agency.

A new Illinois law should alleviate some of the financial stress of back-to-school shopping, lowering the tax rate on some school-related items for a limited time before children return to the classroom.

A new Illinois law should alleviate some of the financial stress of back-to-school shopping, lowering the tax rate on some school-related items for a limited time before children return to the classroom.

Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year.

Illinois lawmakers faced a number of big votes this week, but as the fall Legislative session came to an end Thursday, a number of big proposals were sent to Gov. Pritzker’s desk.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday aimed at preventing hair discrimination in schools. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday aimed at preventing hair discrimination in schools. Senate Bill 817 was proposed by a Black state lawmaker earlier this year seeking to bar Illinois schools from issuing rules pertaining to hairstyles.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to sign a bill Friday aimed at preventing hair discrimination in schools.

A new law requires state agencies and public institutions to only purchase American and Illinois flags manufactured within the U.S.

Illinois on Thursday became the first state in the U.S. to ban police from lying or using deceptive tactics while interrogating minors.

Terrill Swift, who spent over fifteen years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, discusses the importance of new Illinois law banning police from using deceptive tactics while interrogating minors.

Lemonade stands across Illinois can open for business without fear of regulation due to a new bill signed into law Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a new measure making Illinois the first state in the U.S. to require Asian-American history be taught in public schools.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law a measure that allows student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has all the details.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign into law a measure that will allow student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign into law a measure that will allow student-athletes in Illinois to be paid for things like promotions and endorsement deals. Jen DeSalvo reports.

A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers over the weekend would let bars and restaurants give out a free alcoholic drink to customers who have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19.

A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers over the weekend would let bars and restaurants give out a free alcoholic drink to customers who have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19.

Illinois lawmakers debate on the last day of the spring legislative session in Springfield this Memorial Day, with some key topics still left on the agenda. Kate Chappell reports.

Illinois is poised to become the first state to require that public schools teach their students the history of Asian Americans, who have endured an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.