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(The Center Square) – Residents looking to sue the state of Illinois on constitutional challenges to state law would only be able to file lawsuits in Sangamon and Cook counties in a measure ready to be sent to the governor. ...

The Illinois Senate was poised for a vote late Thursday on a $50.6 billion state spending plan that was an altered version of what Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the state legislature’s Democratic leaders presented as a done deal a day earlier.

The measure, which supporters say puts a stop to "venue shopping," is headed to Gov. Pritzker to sign.

TransUnion's long-term commitment is expected to support development of 8.5 megawatts of new solar; help company reduce carbon emissions associated with its energy use by over 8,000 metric tons ea. . .

Democrats accuse plaintiffs of ‘venue shopping’ in suits challenging COVID-19 orders, weapons ban.

Want to challenge the constitutionality of a state law? Under legislation headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzkers desk, such lawsuits could only be filed in Cook or Sangamon counties.

Democrats who control the General Assembly muscled through a last-minute measure that will require any constitutional challenge to state laws to be filed in either Cook or Sangamon counties.

Bill OK’d to limit constitutional lawsuits to Cook, Sangamon counties- Peter Hancock and Hannah MeiselCapitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD — Democrats who control the General Assembly muscled through a last-minute measure that will require any constitutional challenge to state laws to be filed in either Cook or Sangamon...

Democrats accuse plaintiffs of 'venue shopping' in suits challenging COVID-19 orders, weapons ban By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois

Illinois’ legislative session is wrapping up in earnest, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker will soon face the task of deciding whether to crystalize legislators’ ideas by signing them into law.