Illinois Laws

The new General Assembly has been busy in Springfield this term, introducing a slew of bills that could make some significant changes to the legal code.

A northern Illinois lawmaker has proposed legislation that would lower the state’s minimum drinking age The bill, proposed by Freeport Rep. John Cabello, was introduced on Friday in the state legislature.

Six years after the change was initially approved, Illinois’ Smoke Detector Act officially took effect on Jan. 1, marking a new requirement for smoke detectors used in Illinois buildings and homes.

Six years after the change was initially approved, Illinois’ Smoke Detector Act officially took effect on Jan. 1, marking a new requirement for smoke detectors used in Illinois buildings and homes.

Due to better-than-expected revenue projections and escalating inflation, the state of Illinois paused the annual increase in gasoline taxes and its tax on grocery items for a period of time, but both levies will make their return in 2023.

A new law going into effect this weekend in Illinois will provide a significant discount for some residents who need to renew their vehicle registrations.

From banning the use of latex gloves in public kitchens and medical settings to protection against race-base hairstyle discrimination, 185 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, 2023, in Illinois. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

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A change years in the making, Illinois will officially begin its new smoke detector law starting in 2023.

Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year, including parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act.

A change years in the making, Illinois will officially begin its new smoke detector law starting in 2023.

Snapchat users waiting to find out how much they’ll be getting and when as part of a class-action settlement in Illinois will have to wait a bit longer after a judge postponed a hearing to approve the settlement Thursday.

Illinois’ 10-day sales tax holiday will come to an end on Sunday, but shoppers can catch tax breaks on a number of items before it wraps up.

Illinois kicked off a 10-day sales tax holiday last week, and shoppers can catch tax breaks on a number of items before it ends Sunday.

Illinois began a sales tax holiday on a number of items for shoppers Friday, but how long will it last?

Illinois began a sales tax holiday on a number of items for shoppers Friday, but it’s not quite the same as the tax-free weekends many states have this time of year.

The 10-day holiday begins Friday, and applies specifically to back-to-school items, like supplies, clothing, and more. But, there are restrictions — and not all retail items qualify.

Beginning Friday, Illinois will kick off a 10-day sales tax holiday on a number of items for shoppers. The holiday will see reduced tax rates as many prepare for back-to-school shopping, but only certain purchases will qualify. Here’s what you should know.

Beginning Friday, Illinois will kick off a 10-day sales tax holiday on a number of items for shoppers.

Beginning Friday, Illinois will kick off a 10-day sales tax holiday on a number of items for shoppers.