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Illinois Sports Bettors Bet Heavy On Men's College Basketball Tournament
Illinoisans bet $286.2 million on mens and womens tournaments.
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Legislation Classifying Illinois Dispatchers As First Responders Clears Legislature
The bill would give Illinois emergency dispatchers more benefits.
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Lawsuit Eyed Over Illinois' Gas Tax Sticker Requirement
The state budget plan requires gas stations to post a sticker on pumps announcing the gas tax freeze.
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Bill Mandates Compostable Utensils In Illinois State Parks
Senate Bill 1915 will require state agencies to contract with suppliers only providing compostable or recyclable utensils in natural areas.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 12, 2022
More than $300 million is being made available to assist Illinois homeowners.
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Gun Owners Return To Illinois Capitol To Lobby Lawmakers Against Restrictive Laws
"If we get an unfavorable ruling, we’re going to go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court."
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Measure Aims To Protect Restaurants From Third-Party Food Delivery Services
Delivery services also would not be allowed to provide delivery or pick-up services without approval of the restaurant.
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Illinois Lawmakers Pass A Bill They Say Will Help Prevent Wage Theft
If a subcontractor fails to pay an employee, HB5412 states that an employee can file a legal claim for unpaid wages.
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GOP Lawmakers Call For Audit Of Child Welfare Agency After Multiple Issues
Since December, five children have died while being served by the state’s child protection agency.
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Report: Chicago Issued More Speed Camera Tickets In 2021 Than There Are City Residents
Nearly half of tickets received by low-income residents incur late fees and additional penalties before they are paid.
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New Rules Will Drive Flood Insurance Rates Up
FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is looking to bring more equitable pricing to flood insurance.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 6, 2022
The House approved legislation to penalize Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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Democrats Reveal $45.6 Billion Budget Proposal
Details about the spending plan were revealed Wednesday.
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Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Make HIV Medication More Accessible
Pharmacists would have to enroll in training to administer the tests and give out the medications.
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Measure Would Suspend Pensions Of Former Lawmakers Facing Criminal Charges
Any pension a lawmaker gets in retirement would be suspended if they’re indicted or charged with a felony related to their service.
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Statehouse Measure To Arm Illinois Child Welfare Workers With Pepper Spray Advances
State Rep. Carol Ammons (D) said she worried the devices will be misused, expressing concern over anti-Black bias.
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Paid Leave For Vaccinated School Staff Now Law As IL Lawmakers Eye Other COVID Policies
Gov: "What we’re trying to do, of course, is to encourage people to do the right thing to keep their students safe ... by being vaccinated."
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Bill Giving Local Control To Illinois Nursing Homes For Visitation Policies Advances
Senate Bill 1405 passed the Illinois House and aims to protect residents from visitation restrictions in the event of another disaster.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 5, 2022
The Illinois House passed several proposals and resolutions Monday designed to make prescriptions and health care more affordable.
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Legislation To Streamline Infrastructure Projects Headed To Illinois Governor
The Illinois House has approved the Innovations for Transportation Infrastructure Act.
