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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly approved SB 3484 (Sen. Villivalam, D-Chicago), legislation establishing a clear and enforceable framework for emerging micromobility devices, including electric bicycles and scooters:   “This legislation will improve public safety by providing municipalities across Illinois with the tools needed to regulate electric bicycles

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement in response to Illinois General Assembly passage of the State Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which maintains the current 6.47% of income tax revenue that local governments receive:   “The Illinois Municipal League appreciates the General Assembly’s collaboration with local officials throughout the State Fiscal Year

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) issued the following statement regarding the preservation of local authority and community input in housing and development policy discussions:   “We thank the members of the General Assembly for working collaboratively with local officials throughout the legislative session on important housing development issues affecting communities across Illinois. Municipal leaders

SPRINGFIELD – After the $55.9 Billion State Budget was voted on in the Illinois House, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:   “At a time when people are struggling with property taxes, rising energy bills, healthcare costs, and the overall cost of living, this budget continues the same pattern of higher spending,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026.   The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).   Under the law: Employers with