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Penalty enhancements could be coming to those who own serval cats, kangaroos, caracals, wallabies or any hybrids of these animals,  if a bill makes it through the Senate as it did the House. A serval is a

A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could be in violation of the proposed law.

Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the Invest in Kids scholarship program. There were rumblings that the General Assembly may take up the program during the spring legislative session, but

Lawmakers are warning against “blank checks” for some state programs

The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a moratorium on carbon pipelines in Illinois. The groups said a rupture of a carbon pipeline could mean massive casualties.

Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released

Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking