Could Gun Restrictions Modeled on Texas’s Anti-Abortion Law Work?

How many states are considering bounty laws for guns? So far, three states — California, Illinois, and New York — are considering proposals, though each is at a different stage of development.  

WGN Chicago – Expanding Fertility Treatment Coverage In Illinois

State Rep. Margaret Croke talks about new law which expands insurance coverage for fertility treatments in Illinois.

Rep. Kam Buckner Pushes Legislation to Hold Funders of January 6 Capitol Insurrection Accountable

Representative Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) recently announced that he is re-introducing legislation to prevent funders of the insurrection on January 6, 2021, from doing business with the state of Illinois.

CPD 18th district holiday tradition pushes through pandemic

It was Christmas as usual for more than 100 Chicago children who might not have otherwise had much of a holiday celebration.

Coverage expands for fertility treatments in Illinois

State Rep. Margaret Croke (D-12th) talks about her efforts to expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments in Illinois.

Here are the new laws taking effect Jan. 1 in Illinois

Some insurance plans in Illinois will be required to provide coverage for infertility treatments for LGBTQ people, prospective single parents and women with certain health conditions.

New Healthcare Laws Expand Infertility Treatment Coverage, Create Unused Medicine Repository

Another law taking effect Saturday deals with insurance coverage for fertility treatment.

Illinois bill aims to give guns the SB8 treatment

A bill currently in the Illinois House of Representative’s Rules Committee would give private citizens the right to sue over the damage done by guns.

Illinois Senate repeals abortion parental notification

State Rep. Margaret Croke (IL-12th) joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about how the Illinois Senate repealed the Parental Notification Act.

Legislators look to repeal state law requiring parental notification when minors seek abortions

State Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago) talks about why she supports changing a law that requires pregnant people under 18 to notify a parent or guardian before having an abortion.

This State Representative Is Out to Make Illinois the Next Crypto Hub

Missouri Governor: “We Can Correct” Issues Caused By “Sanctuary” Law

Illinois lawmaker proposes a gun violence “heartbeat bill.” State Representative Margaret Croke, a Democrat, modeled the legislation off the new abortion law in Texas. 

VIDEO: WMBD Peoria - Rep Croke's 'Protecting Heartbeats Act'

“There needs to be some sort of liability that hits pocket books when it comes to gun violence.”

VIDEO: WGN Chicago – Rep Croke talks about HB4156

State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) introduced HB4156, a bill to protect Illinoisans from gun violence and hold those putting more guns onto our streets accountable.

Illinois lawmaker proposes gun violence “heartbeat bill”

An Illinois lawmaker is responding to the Texas abortion restrictions with a different kind of “heartbeat bill.” It’s called the “Protecting Heartbeats Act.”

'Protecting Heartbeats Act': Illinois gun bill inspired by Texas abortion law

A new bill in Illinois would let people sue gun manufacturers for gun violence.

RADIO: Proposed legislation in Illinois would allow victims of gun violence to sue the manufacturer

Suburban activist, Chicago lawmaker hope allowing civil suits against illegal gun sellers will ‘send a message’

State Rep. Margaret Croke’s legislation would allow Illinois residents to bring a civil suit against the manufacturer, importer or dealer of a firearm if they, or a loved one, are hurt or killed as a result of the unlawful discharge of a gun in the state.

Illinois lawmaker says victims of gun violence should be allowed to sue gun dealers, makers

An Illinois lawmaker is calling out other state’s controversial abortion laws through the “Protective Heartbeats Act.”

Bill would allow Illinoisans to sue gunmakers, dealers over gun violence

It’s just a bill: The Protecting Heartbeats Act

Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) introduced HB4156, a bill to protect Illinoisans from gun violence and hold those putting more guns onto our streets accountable.

Story from Policy & Regulation OPINION State of Crypto: Federal Regulations Are Coming Into Focus

May was a pretty eventful month on the U.S. regulatory front (and on the crypto front generally). The Biden Administration is finally moving beyond broad statements and beginning to hint at what the industry can actually expect from new crypto regulations…

Illinois could expand infertility care definition to include LGBTQ parents under new proposal

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — A proposal to expand the state’s legal definition of infertility is gaining momentum in the statehouse…

New Bill Could Expand Healthcare For LGBTQ Couples, Singles In Illinois

A new bill in Springfield seeks to expand fertility healthcare for LGBTQ adults and single women. Specifically, it would mean that health insurance providers would have to cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ individuals — not just straight couples. Reset brings on the lawmaker spearheading the effort.

LGBTQ, single prospective parents in Illinois would have access to fertility benefits under proposed law

“This is an anti-discrimination bill,” said Croke, the mother of a 15-month-old son. “Having my child was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the idea of taking that away from someone just because of who they love is cruel.”

Illinois moves to create special charter for digital assets trust | Payments Dive

Illinois angles to get a jump on other states, and an edge in attracting new business, by creating a new special banking charter for digital asset trusts.