More Than 200 New Laws Just Took Effect in Illinois: What You Need To Know
By Meha AhmadMore Than 200 New Laws Just Took Effect in Illinois: What You Need To Know
By Meha Ahmad
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As of Jan. 1, more than 200 new laws took effect in Illinois. They include everything from a politically controversial abortion bill to the designation of a new state holiday dedicated to former President Barack Obama.
Which will most likely affect you? For a round-up of what to know, Morning Shift turns to WTTW correspondent Amanda Vinicky.