By NW Illinois News |
Dec 26, 2023
As the year comes to a close, Illinois residents are gearing up for the implementation of more than 300 new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2024. These laws cover a wide range of topics, from limiting 2nd Amendment rights to providing greater protections for children, veterans, and first responders.One of the key issues that made headlines during the fall veto session was the expiration of bipartisan legislation that established higher minimum prison terms for individuals convicted of certain crimes. Republican lawmakers expressed their frustration with Democrat...