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Violence Prevention Grants Announced As Some Reflect On Previous Illinois Flaws
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this week the launch of $113 million in funding opportunities for community organizations.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Kinzinger Wants Use Of Force, Raoul Sues Postal Service And Uneaten Fries Found
Families of fallen Illinois state workers can now have access to their loved one’s insurance with no premium costs.
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Pritzker Dodges Question About Whether Child Welfare Director Should Step Down
DCFS Director Marc Smith has been held in contempt of court nine times for problems regarding improperly placing children.
Chicago, IL|News|
Lawyer Responds To OSHA Not Citing Amazon Over Tornado-Hit Warehouse Collapse
Six workers were killed and dozens injured when a tornado struck the Edwardsville Amazon facility in December.
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Pritzker's Trip To U.N. Climate Conference Cost Illinois Taxpayers At Least $14,000
Pritzker joined 5 other governors as part of the U.S. Climate Alliance, created in response to former President Trump's climate policies.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Budget Sweeps $5 Million From 911 Fund, Concerning Law Enforcement
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police say the sweep was done without the knowledge of law enforcement groups.
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicagoans' Life Expectancy Drops Nearly 2 Years, 18-44 Year Olds See Greatest Death Rate
The Chicago Department of Public Health reported the sharpest single-year decrease on record for all Chicagoans' life expectancy.
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Illinois Primary Ballot Set: Six GOP Governor Candidates, Two Democrats
There are six Republicans looking to get the party’s nomination to take on Pritzker in November.
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Schools Must Report Alleged Teacher Sexual Misconduct Starting July 2023
House Bill 4316 was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker after passing the Illinois legislature unanimously.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Google Settles, Childhood Hepatitis Warning Issued, Lollapalooze Acts Announced
Plus: employees at two Illinois Starbucks locations voted to approve union representation.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 25, 2022
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed eight bills into law Friday.
Chicago, IL|News|
Lawmaker Pushes Legislation To Address Red Light Camera Corruption
The former mayor of Oakbrook Terrace, Anthony Ragucci, is facing wire and tax fraud charges.
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Statehouse Measure Aims To Increase Illinois Mental Health Workers
Senate Bill 3617 also suspends requirements for social workers, professional counselors, and clinical psychologists with inactive licenses.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 21, 2022
Illinois added more than 5,600 teachers during the last school year.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 20, 2022
The state budget was signed into law Tuesday.
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Resolutions Urge Chicago Bears To Move To Arlington Heights Without Tax Incentives
The resolution cites Arlington Heights’ location off a major highway, near O’Hare Airport and close to a dedicated Metra stop.
Chicago, IL|News|
Worker Shortage Has Wisconsin Manufacturers' Poach From Illinois
"All of the neighboring states have added more manufacturing jobs than Illinois has."
Chicago, IL|News|
Corrections Employees Sue State Over COVID-19 Vaccine Or Testing Mandate
The 46 employees work at 18 different correctional facilities run by the state of Illinois.
Chicago, IL|News|
Lawsuit Abuse Costs Illinoisans More Than $12 Billion Annually: Report
"Sadly, our state’s skewed legal system incentivizes frivolous lawsuits that threaten small businesses."
Chicago, IL|News|
Study Gives Illinois 'F' For Health, Education, Economic Outcomes During COVID
Illinois was the sixth-worst state in the nation according to National Bureau of Economic Research study.
