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Illinois politicians react to indictment of Michael Madigan: ‘Another chapter in the sad story of corruption’

Illinois legislation would allow digital currency as a form of payment

A measure at the Illinois statehouse that would allow for a state agency to set up rules regarding payment using cryptocurrency has been passed one chamber and is on to the next.

The Texas abortion ban created a ‘vigilante’ loophole. Both parties are rushing to take advantage

Days later after Kavanaugh spoke, state Rep. Margaret Croke (D) introduced her bill in Illinois, similar to the one in California, that allows private individuals to take to court anyone involved with making, shipping or selling firearms that can be linked to an injury or death in the state.

States weigh Texas-style enforcement for guns, schools after Supreme Court abortion ruling

“If the Supreme Court is going to say that this is an option for people to have when it comes to stopping something they don’t like…then I’m going to take advantage of that and use that same logic,” said Rep. Margaret Croke, a Democrat who represents a portion of Chicago in the state legislature, and the lead sponsor on the bill.

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

As federal agencies struggle to agree on digital asset jurisdiction, state legislators are leading the way on cryptocurrency regulation, and Illinois State Representative Margaret Croke (D-12th district) is the latest example.

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: WCCU Fox Champaign – The Protecting Heartbeats Act

HB4156: A bill would allow any Illinoisan to sue manufacturers, importers, or dealers that are found to cause injury or death.

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.

Crypto ATM Firm Coin Flip Is Opening a Brand New Office in Chicago

Bitcoin ATM operator Coin Flip is growing like crazy. The company is now opening a new office in the old Post Office area of Chicago, Illinois.

CoinFlip joins tenant roster at Chicago’s Old Post Office

The operator of cryptocurrency ATMs gets a state subsidy to enlarge its headquarters and add at least 30 jobs in Chicago…

Introducing the 2021 Edgar Fellows

Headed here this weekend from all corners of the Land of Lincoln: the 40 “emerging leaders” chosen from a pool of 187 nominees to make up the ninth class of Edgar Fellows.

Infertility treatment coverage expanded for LGBTQ community under bills Pritzker signs to ‘chart a new path forward’

The bill was one of four pieces of legislation aimed at advancing the rights of people in the LGBTQ community that Pritzker signed at the Center on Halsted.