Leadership and Innovation at the Illinois AG's Office — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Employment Law Now VI-113 - Panel Discussion on Significant Equal Pay Legislation
Chicago doesn’t need or want federal troops, Gov. Pritzker says - “Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back Monday on a threat by President Donald Trump to deploy federal troops in Chicago to fight crime, calling it...more
On August 15, 2025, Illinois enacted Senate Bill (SB) 2153, which became effective on the date of signature. The legislation amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act to remove various provisions that previously limited the...more
Pritzker, taking aim at Trump, crypto ‘bros,’ signs laws to regulate digital currency industry, crypto ATMS - “These real-life examples of people falling prey to scammers and using cryptocurrency kiosks to send them large...more
On August 15, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 328 into law, effective immediately. The bill makes significant changes to the law governing jurisdiction in Illinois, namely changing Illinois from a specific...more
Pritzker acts upon 269 bills, vetoes 2, signs 'lawsuit inferno' measure - “In a Friday announcement of the status of 269 bills, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation which led opponents to call Illinois a “Lawsuit...more
On August 7, Illinois enacted Senate Bill 2457, amending the Collection Agency Act and removing its January 1, 2026 repeal date under the Regulatory Sunset Act. The law retains the licensing framework for collection agencies...more
Pritzker Signs ‘Sonya Massey’s Bill’ Into Law, Requiring Stricter Background Checks for Police Hiring- “The new law requires law enforcement agencies across Illinois to review all aspects of a person’s background and...more
Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won't rule out 2028 presidential run- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” said he’s not ruling out a 2028 presidential run — and called President...more
On August 4, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act into law, which went into immediate effect, and “prohibits anyone from using AI to provide mental health and...more
Effective June 30th, Illinois has amended their Equal Pay Act to remove references to the EEO-1 Annual Employer Information Report. References to the EEO-1 report and the EEOC itself have been removed in 4 places. A...more
Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more
Pritzker says Illinois working to soften impact of SNAP cuts imposed by Trump - “Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at an East St. Louis food shelter on Tuesday to talk about his administration’s plans to alleviate the impact spending...more
Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response “Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians...more
Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session - “State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call Monday during a ceremony to mark the reopening of four Chicago Transit Authority train...more
After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. - “Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates...more
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run - “Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as...more
Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order for state agencies to assess 'disastrous' Trump tariffs- “Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate the economic impact Illinois could...more
360,000 Illinois Residents To Lose Food Assistance Due To Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' Pritzker Says -“Gov. JB Pritzker warned the state cannot fill cuts to the United States’ signature food assistance program under the...more
State ends fiscal year with record revenue - “Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the year closed on June 30 with the state setting a new record for annual...more
Gov. JB Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell as lieutenant governor pick in campaign for third term - “Christian Mitchell, a former South Side state representative and deputy governor-turned-University of Chicago executive,...more
‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid -“Pritzker said his third term would focus on grappling with artificial intelligence, addressing the rising cost of living, continued spending on...more
Gov. JB Pritzker to announce he’s running for a third term in 2026- “Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker will announce Thursday that he will seek a third term next year, answering a question about his immediate political future but...more
Here's why Illinois Republican lawmakers sued Democrat leaders -“Republican lawmakers in Illinois filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County on June 17, arguing that the Democratic Majority passed a special interest proposal...more
AROUND THE STATE- Illinois House transit leader says special session still possible “A key legislative leader says he’s open to the idea of a special session in Springfield to work out a fix on mass transit. “I’d be open...more
Gov. Pritzker Signs Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget- “Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, signed the $55.1 billion FY26 state budget package,...more