July 1 marks a second New Year's Day in Illinois as a new budget takes effect along with more than a dozen new state laws.
A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois' official sandwich is now headed to the full House.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday he will push for a ban on cellphones in schools.
Republicans are ramping up their push for a series of modifications.
Chicago police are still working to find out how exactly an 8-year-old boy was able to get his hands on a gun.
New laws will go into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2026.