New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin By Newspaper Staff | December 23, 2025 | 0 Spread the loveBy Ben SzalinskiCapitol News More than 300 laws will take effect on Jan. 1. Posted in Illinois News and tagged Arlington Heights, Chicago, Environment, Firefighters, Government, hospitality, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA), JB Pritzker, naloxone, nursing homes, sexual assault, Springfield, squatter