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Why Illinois Courts Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and More

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Today is the birthday of one of the greatest American Presidents-Abraham Lincoln! A few announcements and fun as to how Illinois Courts celebrate this day and other notable birthdays-

New Laws Effective Jan. 1st 2026

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Title: New Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2026Prepared by: MoraskLaw, LLCDate: January 2026 ### 🏥 HealthcarePublic Act 104‑0217 (HB 3109) – Illinois Nursing Home Staffing Accountability Act  • Requires skilled‑nursing facilities to report nurse‑to‑resident ratios quarterly and directs IDPH to publish compliance results.  • Effective January 1, 2026. Public Act 104‑0154 (SB 2268) – Illinois Prescription Drug Affordability Act  • Creates a state board to review launch prices and cost trends for high‑cost prescription drugs.  • Effective January 1, 2026. ### ⚖️ Criminal LawPublic Act 104‑0089 (SB 1452) – Digital Evidence Authentication and Chain‑of‑Custody Act  • Establishes uniform procedures for handling body‑camera, dash‑camera, and digital forensic … Continue reading →