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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Jan. 3, 2021
About 10,000 state employees will be required to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Jan. 31
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Illinois State Museum Launches Route 66 Collecting Initiative
The state museum is seeking items that help illuminate Route 66's history.
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IDPH To Centralize Contract Tracing Amid Increase In COVID-19 Cases
"Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as does the virus," IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 28, 2021
Vaccine rules are set to go into effect in Cook County.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 27, 2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update Monday.
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2021 In Review: State's Economic Recovery Lags Behind Nation
Illinois had the 13th worst economic contraction in the country, with gross output shrinking by more than 11 percent during the pandemic.
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New Program Offers 'Crash Course' In Broadband Investments For Communities
Illinois communities have a lot of funding available for capital investments right now and more on the way.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 22, 2021
Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandated proof of vaccination for people at gyms, restaurants and venues in Chicago.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 21, 2021
A report about the investigation of Jussie Smollett shows failings within Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office.
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Census: Population Growth Slows As Illinois See Steep Declines
New York and California also reported sharp drops in population.
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Secretary Of State Extends Driver's License, ID Card Expiration Dates Again
Secretary of State Jesse White said it will be the last extension.
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Another Watchdog Vacancy Means Complaints Against Lawmakers Won't Be Addressed
With the vacancy, there won’t be anyone to field complaints of wrongdoing.
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For Bow Hunters, 2021 Deer Harvest Numbers Down
"My experience tells me that it looks like the deer population is down a little this year."
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Pritzker Signs Bill To Repeal Parental Abortion Notification Act
A 1995 law that required parents to be notified when a minor seeks an abortion is off the books.
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Cannabis Taxes Mounting, Lined Up For Community-Based Programs
Nearly a quarter of every cannabis tax dollar goes to community groups through the Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program.
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State Set To Save Millions After Sale Of Government Offices
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago sold for $70 million.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 15, 2021
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin proposed an idea to curb smash-and-grab crimes.
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Pritzker Enacts Milk Requirements For Kids' Meals, Other Measures
The governor signed four new bills Dec. 10.
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Congress Eyes Bill That Could Help Downtown Areas In Illinois
The Revitalizing Downtowns Act is gathering support in Congress.
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New Program Aimed At Addressing Shortage Of Early Childhood Workers
The Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Program is funded by a federal investment of $200 million for the state of Illinois.
