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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.

A Black state lawmaker has proposed legislation that seeks to bar Illinois schools from issuing rules pertaining to hairstyles, saying it’ll address hairstyle discrimination.

Members of the Asian American Pacific Islander communities in the Chicago area share personal accounts of the racism and microaggressions they’ve experienced.

Looking to score free tickets to Six Flags? A new incentive from Gov. J.B. Pritzker will give passes to Illinois residents who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a new incentive to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19: free tickets to Six Flags.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday is set to announce a new incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.