All public and private employers in Illinois, except school districts and park districts, must provide their employees a minimum of one hour paid leave at their regular rate of pay for every 40 hours worked, up to a minimum of 40 hours paid leave per 12-month period. Employers are required to count all time that an employee works, including overtime, for purposes of calculating accrual.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Criminal Identification Act. Trafficking victims may now petition for vacation and expungement of their record in addition to immediate sealing of their record.

On Nov. 16, 2023, the Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court held there is no requirement for verification affidavits to be attached to a verified election contest petition or filed within the 30-day filing period under the Election Code.

On Feb. 5, 2024, the Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that Illinois Supreme Court Rule 401(a) admonishments must be administered when a trial court learns the defendant is waiving their right to counsel.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency adopted amendments to its Water Pollution Control Program and Water Supply Loan Program to align the programs with the federal Clean Water Act and Build America Buy America Act (BABA Act).

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Children and Family Services Act. The youth and community service program must establish temporary emergency placements for youths in crisis.