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Measure Would Require Illinois Schools To Document Student Trauma
"We're not all on the same page and kids aren't being supported equally," Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford said.

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"We're not all on the same page and kids aren't being supported equally," Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford said.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave more $1 million each to then-justice candidates Elizabeth Rochford and Mary O’Brien.
"I want to contend to you that some of that data was wrong," Pritzker said.
"By capping the price of insulin at $35, we can ensure the people who need this medication can access it without having to worry."
“Each one of us has a right to defend ourselves, our families and our own homes, end of story."
But one lawmaker said the measure will force some pet owners to give up their cats.
"This bill will help save lives. Fentanyl is a deadly drug that is taking far too many lives."
“We need to take steps to change the culture surrounding distracted driving" to save lives, secretary of state says.
The 4 are accused of rewarding Madigan with jobs, contracts and payments in exchange for help with legislation in Springfield.
"Small businesses were hurt the worst by Gov. Pritzker's COVID response," one lawmaker said.
"The new law would allow police officers to pull you over if they see that you are driving with an animal in your lap."
Pritzker donated $2 million from two separate accounts to then-Illinois Supreme Court candidates Mary O’Brien and Elizabeth Rochford.
Madigan, D-Chicago, and four associates, including former ComEd officials and lobbyists, face allegations of a nearly decade-long scheme.
Giannoulias insists the move is less about partisanship and more about protecting the free-flow of information.
Sue Rezin, R-Morris, says the measure may be too much for some conservative belief systems.
The Coalition for Plastic Reduction want the hard-to-recycle containers phased out by 2024.
Residents are not allowed to purchase any of the more than 170 different semi-automatic firearms and magazines over a certain capacity.
The measure follows a 2019 bill that made all single-occupancy bathrooms in Illinois into gender-neutral restrooms.
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Illinois leadership for its stance on several issues during a Monday visit to ...
A temporary restraining order sought by a Naperville gun store owner and other plaintiffs was denied.