SB 3772 codifies, for the first time in Illinois law, a legal framework for addressing the cumulative impact of industrial air pollution in Illinois’ Environmental Justice communities. […] With the Governor’s signature of HB 4418, Illinois state law will officially designate plastic pellets as a pollutant for the first time. * WTVO… Illinois rideshare drivers will soon have the ability to unionize and collectively bargain under a new law signed by Gov. Giannoulias said it follows a newly signed law that expands parking relief for families caring for children and individuals with disabilities. * Alton Telegraph | New Illinois law changes how prosecutors get DNA match results:A new Illinois law that will take effect Jan. 1 requires the Illinois State Police to automatically share certain DNA results with a county’s prosecutor.