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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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Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Won't Comment On Motion For Justices' Recusal In Gun Ban Case
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave more $1 million each to then-justice candidates Elizabeth Rochford and Mary O’Brien.
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Pritzker Continues To Cast Doubt On Reports Of Illinois' Population Decline
"I want to contend to you that some of that data was wrong," Pritzker said.
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Lawmakers Seek To Cap The Price Of Insulin In Illinois
"By capping the price of insulin at $35, we can ensure the people who need this medication can access it without having to worry."
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Gun Owners Rally In Springfield With Legal Battles Against Illinois' Gun Ban Continuing
“Each one of us has a right to defend ourselves, our families and our own homes, end of story."
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Legislation Outlawing Cat Declawing Up For Final Passage In Illinois House
But one lawmaker said the measure will force some pet owners to give up their cats.
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Illinois Legislators Push For Access To Fentanyl Testing Strips, Stricter Punishments For Dealers
"This bill will help save lives. Fentanyl is a deadly drug that is taking far too many lives."
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Illinois Bill Would Ban Video Calls While Driving
“We need to take steps to change the culture surrounding distracted driving" to save lives, secretary of state says.
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Prosecutors Object To Proposed Defense Expert On Lobbying In ComEd Bribery Case
The 4 are accused of rewarding Madigan with jobs, contracts and payments in exchange for help with legislation in Springfield.
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Nearly 40K Illinois Jobs Missing Since Before Pandemic Orders Three Years Ago
"Small businesses were hurt the worst by Gov. Pritzker's COVID response," one lawmaker said.
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Lap Dogs For Illinois Drivers Could Lead To $50 Fine With New Legislation
"The new law would allow police officers to pull you over if they see that you are driving with an animal in your lap."
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Pritzker Says It's ‘Ridiculous' To Expect Justices To Recuse Themselves After $2M Donations
Pritzker donated $2 million from two separate accounts to then-Illinois Supreme Court candidates Mary O’Brien and Elizabeth Rochford.
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Year After Madigan Indictments, Republicans Push For More Ethics Reform
Madigan, D-Chicago, and four associates, including former ComEd officials and lobbyists, face allegations of a nearly decade-long scheme.
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Giannoulias Pushes Anti-Book-Ban Legislation
Giannoulias insists the move is less about partisanship and more about protecting the free-flow of information.
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Measure At Illinois Statehouse Proposes Sex-Ed Curriculum Changes
Sue Rezin, R-Morris, says the measure may be too much for some conservative belief systems.
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Measure Would Phase Out Use Of Single-Use Plastic Polystyrene Foam Food Ware
The Coalition for Plastic Reduction want the hard-to-recycle containers phased out by 2024.
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Illinois Sheriffs File Opposition To State's Gun Ban In Federal Court
Residents are not allowed to purchase any of the more than 170 different semi-automatic firearms and magazines over a certain capacity.
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Multi-Occupancy Genderless Bathroom Bill Advances At Illinois Statehouse
The measure follows a 2019 bill that made all single-occupancy bathrooms in Illinois into gender-neutral restrooms.
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Pritzker Responds To DeSantis' Illinois Visit Criticizing 'Woke' Politics
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Illinois leadership for its stance on several issues during a Monday visit to ...
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Federal Judge Denies Motion To Block Naperville And Illinois Gun Bans
A temporary restraining order sought by a Naperville gun store owner and other plaintiffs was denied.
