State lawmakers in Springfield introduced legislation Thursday aimed at creating more renewable energy jobs and cutting carbon pollution entirely from the state’s power sector by 2030.

A statewide panel focused on curbing sexual harassment and providing women with greater access to the political arena is wrapping up its work.

On the 21st: State Rep. Carol Ammons tells us about the License to Work Act, which could prevent people from getting their drivers licenses suspended unjustly. Also, Brian Mackey and Tony Arnold give us our Illinois politics update. But first, what do you need to know about tax season? We talk to the experts. 

Schools and lawmakers are considering next steps now that more than 170 school districts in Illinois stand to lose additional money that was promised to them under the state’s new school funding formula.The landmark law passed last year with the intent to even the economic playing field for public schools across the state by providing more state dollars to the neediest districts.