A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.

On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.

On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more.

A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.

The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.

With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.

The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.

Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their session by May 31.