Third Reading Report: April 14, 2025

It​ was a busy week in Springfield as lawmakers push​ed toward the April 11 initial chamber third reading deadline. Upon adjourning on April 10th, the House ha​d already sent more than 220 bills to the Senate. In the Senate, more than 150 bills ha​d cleared the floor....

Third Reading Report: April 7, 2025

​Last week was relatively quiet, with the House off from session. However, the Senate convened, where they moved a variety of bills from second to third reading, and considered legislation that received a committee deadline extension. The Senate Transportation...

Third Reading Report: March 31, 2025

After concluding a busy committee deadline week, the House briefly returned to business last week. While initially scheduled for a four-day week in Springfield, the House wrapped up after only two days. During that time, the House moved several bills from second to...

Third Reading Report: March 24, 2025

After a busy few weeks of legislative action, the Illinois General Assembly completed its first chamber committee deadline week a bit ahead of schedule. While the official deadline for moving bills out of committee is Friday, March 21, lawmakers concluded business on...

Third Reading Report: March 17, 2025

Chicago Metro Area and Cook County Experience Population Growth in 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates showing that the Chicago Metropolitan Area and Cook County have begun growing again after a brief period of estimated declines in the...
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