new illinois laws 2021

Chicago officials are hoping to inform residents about a number of new laws “they should be aware of” in the city for 2021.

Every year in Illinois, several new laws passed in the previous legislative session take effect on Jan. 1. While typically this might include hundreds of new measures, as it did at the beginning of 2020, this year was markedly different.

Every year in Illinois, several new laws passed in the previous legislative session take effect on Jan. 1. While typically this might include hundreds of new measures, as it did at the beginning of 2020, this year was markedly different.

As the new year approaches, here’s a look back at the stories that shaped a challenging 2020.