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Local Governments Look For Additional $500 Million From State Income Tax Funds
The Local Government Distributive Fund sends a percentage of state income taxes back to local governments.
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Measure Benefiting Vaccinated School Staff Cued Up For Governor
If signed by the governor, vaccinated school staff would be eligible for paid sick leave for COVID-related absences.
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Illinois To Get Millions To Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mine Sites
The state stands to receive $1 billion in federal funding over the next 15 years to remediate hundreds of acres of distressed land.
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Lawmakers Look To Give Immunity For Fentanyl Possession If Seeking Overdose Intervention
"There will be safeguards for those who are seeking help, for those who are using, or whose friends, colleagues, families have used it."
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As Crime Continues To Rise, Illinois Police Seek More Funding, Penalty Enhancements
“Across the state, crime is up,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said this week after celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Illinois State Police.
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Survey Shows Pessimism Toward Real Estate Market
Clever Real Estate’s poll shows people are 78 percent more pessimistic about the housing market than they were a year ago.
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Report Shows Continued Exodus Of People From Illinois, Most Counties Lose Residents
Illinois' population loss is hitting nearly all areas of the state.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For March 29, 2022
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has released a report detailing how much state funding is needed to implement mandated reforms.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For March 25, 2022
The Champaign Federation of Teachers union filed a 10-day intent to strike Friday.
Chicago, IL|News|
More People Left Illinois Than Any Other State Last Year: Study
For the past five years, Illinois has been in the top 10 for states residents are fleeing.
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Pritzker Hints At Precautions Over Latest Omicron Variant
The BA.2 COVID-19 omicron variant accounts for 25 percent of cases in Illinois.
Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker Announces Initiative For Children With Behavioral Health Issues
"Illinois parents have far too often faced the additional obstacles of a system that is inefficient, confusing, and difficult," governor sai
Chicago, IL|News|
Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For March 22, 2022
The state awarded $4 million in health worker grants this week.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois' Unemployment Rate Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels, Still Higher Than National Average
The state ranks 25th in the country in employment recovery.
Chicago, IL|News|
In Remaining Days Of Spring Session, Illinois Legislators Evaluating Tax And Spend Priorities
Both the Illinois House and Senate return Tuesday with a scheduled adjournment of April 8.
Chicago, IL|News|
Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For March 21, 2022
Illinois is cutting pension assets tied to Russian companies and contracts.
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Study: Illinois Tax Burden Highest In The U.S.
But it depends on who you are and how much you earn.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Lawmakers Are Looking To Address Staffing Issues In Mental Health
A new law could accelerate the process for out-of-state clinicians applying for licensure in Illinois.
Chicago, IL|News|
A Dip In IL Gun Sales At Start Of Year Is Seasonal, Gun Rights Advocates Say
Gun purchases leveled off in January and February in Illinois, but increased crime continues to drive sales.
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Families Sue After Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak At LaSalle Veterans Home
More than 30 veterans at the facility died of the virus in late 2020.
