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Pritzker Signs Bill Removing Witness Requirement For End-Of-Life Care
"This is only appropriate for people who have serious illnesses," said Ellen Byrne of the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
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New Bill Would Give ISBE Authority To Punish Schools That Don't Follow COVID Rules
Nearly 60 schools have been put on probation or listed as not recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Illinois Taxpayers On The Hook For Pension Double-Dippers
The nonprofit Wirepoints cites a former Illinois school superintendent who retired with a $230,000 pension before taking another position.
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Energy Legislation On Table With Lawmakers Returning
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he wants to focus on renewable energy.
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Farmers' Almanac Releases Winter Forecast For Illinois
The Almanac predicts a cold and snowy January for Illinois, but a much quieter month of February.
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Lawmakers To Take Up Revised Maps With Court Challenge Looming
Revised maps for the House and Senate were revealed Monday afternoon.
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Hundreds Of Afghans Refugees Coming To Illinois After Taliban Takeover
Sen. Dick Durbin said he helped develop a streamlined process for refugees to gain Special Immigrant Visa status.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Aug. 27, 2021
Gov. Pritzker mandates vaccines for educators and hospital staff, plus masks are now required in all indoor settings across Illinois.
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After 17 Months, Some IDES Offices Reopen To Public
The reopening will be gradual, with the first phase of the plan will have appointment-only services.
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State Puts 51 School Districts On Probation For Not Following Mask Mandate
The state has put 51 school districts on probation for not following Gov. J.B. Pritzker's mask mandate.
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Food Banks Worry About Donor Fatigue As Pandemic Continues
Rural regions of Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13-county area have been the toughest to serve, due to fewer points of distribution.
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Pritzker Warns Of New Restrictions If COVID-19 Metrics Continue To Increase
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 37 counties and Chicago are at a warning level for intensive care unit bed availability.
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Pritzker Signs Bill Into Law To Form Local Journalism Task Force
The task force will conduct a comprehensive study relative to communities under-served by local journalism in Illinois.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Aug. 25, 2021
Gov. Pritzker extended the eviction moratorium to Sept. 18.
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Illinois Restaurants Mull Vaccine, Masks Mandates
Restaurants across the state are still allowed to make their own rules regarding vaccination status for employees and patrons.
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Pritzker Signs Law To Prevent Background Checks At Public Meetings
The practice can now carry a Class C misdemeanor for any official who breaks the law.
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House Speaker, Senate President To Convene Special Session To Redo Legislative Maps
The legislature will convene at noon on Aug. 31 to consider measures related to the legislative redistricting plan.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Aug. 20, 2021
The Illinois State Fair will end Sunday with Family Day.
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Lead Pipe Replacement Will Be Costly, Create 6,000 Illinois Jobs: New Report
Legislation mandating lead pipe replacement passed both houses of the state legislature this spring.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Aug. 18, 2021
Illinois farmers have concerns about the energy legislation being discussed at the state capitol.
