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Pritzker Denies Discussing Presidential Bid, Dismisses ‘Hypotheticals'
"I want to be governor of Illinois, I want to continue to be governor of Illinois. I’m doing the job that I love," Pritzker said Tuesday.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 13, 2021
Amtrak’s president said the company may need to reduce service in January unless more employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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College Students Could Help Address Substitute Teacher Shortage
A survey of members by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools found the teacher shortage is a major stress.
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Report Says Sustainable Use Of Federal Stimulus Key For State, Local Governments In 2022
Obstacles persist, including labor shortages, a new variant and other post-pandemic fallout.
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Illinois Sports Bettors Break Monthly State Record
Retail and online sportsbooks combined to take in more than $840 million in wagers in October.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 10, 2021
The state’s minimum wage is set for another increase at the first of the year.
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State Opens Applications For Additional $297 Million In COVID-19 Rental Assistance
It's the third major housing relief program Illinois has seen since the start of the pandemic.
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3 Illinois Casinos Move To The Next Stage
Illinoisans who want to gamble in a casino setting will have three more options.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 9, 2021
Illinois’ unfunded public employee pension obligations have increased by more than $120 billion in 25 years.
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New Report Highlights Identity Theft, Fraud In Illinois
The WalletHub report shows the state's vulnerability to identity theft and fraud is one of the worst in the nation.
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State Designates Funds For Illinoisans Behind On Water Bills
Officials reported nearly 20 percent of households are paying late fees and five percent are in immediate danger of being shut off.
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Federal Court Hears Arguments In Legislative Maps Case, May Seek More Information
Illinois’ statehouse maps are now in the hands of a federal court, but more filings could be on the way.
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License Plate Cameras Implemented Across Illinois
Cities across the state are evaluating installing new camera technology to supplement gunshot spotting systems.
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First Omicron COVID-19 Case Reported In Illinois In Individual Who Was Vaccinated, Boosted
The person "is improving and has been self-isolating since their symptoms began," IDPH said in a statement.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 6, 2021
Lawmakers are discussing proposals for spending an additional $350 million for grades K-12.
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Obesity Rate Climbs In Illinois
More than 32 percent of adults in the state are considered obese, up more than five points in the past decade.
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Funding Aimed At Recruiting Early Childhood Workforce
The state is pouring more money into the early childhood sector.
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Organized Retail Crime Unit Recovers Millions Of Dollars In Stolen Goods
Organized Retail Crime Task finds more than $1M in stolen goods in storage units, enough to fill four semi-trailers.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 3, 2021
The governor said the Department of Public Health continues to sequence COVID-19 cases for whether the omicron variant is in Illinois.
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A Year After Indictments In ComEd Bribery Scandal, Few Reforms To Curb Corruption
ComEd admitted the bribery scheme last summer.
