new illinois laws

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.

There are several new laws taking effect in Illinois on July 1, ranging from a minimum wage increase to new education requirements in schools and mandated training to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

There are several new laws taking effect in Illinois on Wednesday, ranging from a minimum wage increase to new education requirements in schools and mandated training to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Here’s a look at 10 new measures taking effect.

New Illinois state laws dictating minimum wage, certain driving offenses and LGBTQ history education in public schools will take effect Wednesday.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday capping costs at $100 for people covered by state-regulated commercial health insurance plans. Federally regulated plans are not covered by the law.

With the New Year, comes plenty of new laws. More than 250 laws will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1

New year, new laws. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, more than 250 new Illinois laws will go into effect. Here’s a look at 50 of the most interesting new measures that could impact you nearly every day.