Illinois laws

While most of the country can go ahead and enjoy a backyard/front yard/driveway fireworks show on the 4th of July or New Year's Eve without fear of being ticketed or arrested, Illinois remains one of the few states that has other ideas.

Learn the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, what the law allows in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, and how to safely help a dog in distress.

Celebrating Fourth of July in Illinois? Learn which fireworks are legal, which are banned, and how to stay safe while following state rules.

July brings not just sunshine, but also some hefty tax increases for gas and vacation rentals in the Land of Lincoln.

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Traffic cameras are about to put in overtime.

Surprise: everything is expensive.

Illinois lawmakers barely passed the budget before the deadline.

Illinois wouldn't be the first state to allow this.

The legislative session is still in gear.

A new proposed bill in Illinois aims to ban police from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause for vehicle searches.

Starting in 2026, Illinois is prioritizing women’s health with insurance coverage that addresses critical medical needs. Let’s take a closer look.