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Prescription Repository Program Bill Passes Both Chambers
House Bill 119 would direct medication that would otherwise go unused into the hands of qualifying residents in need.
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Lawmakers Pass Bill To Require Police To Get A Warrant For Doorbell Videos
The Home Privacy Act requires law enforcement to get a search warrant to access in-home technology.
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Illinois On Track To Lift All COVID-19 Restrictions
The state is set to enter Phase 5 of its reopening plan on June 11.
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Business Groups Give Mixed Reaction To $42 Billion State Budget
Democrats and Republicans have differing opinions on the $42 billion spending plan that was revealed just hours before passing.
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More Illinoisans Plan To Hit The Road For Memorial Day This Year
More than 1.8 million people in Illinois are planning some sort of trip for the holiday weekend.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For May 28, 2021
Illinois lawmakers continue work through the Memorial Day holiday weekend with a May 31 deadline to pass bills with simple majorities.
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Public Employees Make Up 12.3% Of The Illinois Workforce, Study Finds
A new study says Illinois has the fourth lowest percentage among the 50 states.
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State Budget Details Lacking With Five Days Remaining
Recent federal guidance for how stimulus money can be used by states prohibits paying down debt, the Center Square reports.
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Resolution Urges Longer School Days, Years To Address Learning Loss
A Senate education committee has passed a resolution that urges districts to add time to the school day or days to the school calendar.
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Executive Committee Passes Dream Bill To Help Students Without Documentation
The bill requires schools to designate an Undocumented Student Resource Liasion to help students without documentation get access to aid.
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Rebuild Illinois Announces $94 Million In Grants For Airport Improvements
Funds have been designated for upgrades and improvements at the state’s 120 public airports.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For May 26, 2021
Democrats release proposed Supreme Court district maps, plus more news from Springfield.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For May 24, 2021
Illinois has one week left before lawmakers must produce a budget.
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Illinois Police Waiting On Reform Bill Follow-Up
Spring session is almost over with a May 31 deadline to pass legislation with simple majorities.
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Illinois Colleges Split On Mandating Vaccinations In The Fall
DePaul University, Loyola University and Northwestern University will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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$20.7 Billion Capital Plan Takes Aim At Illinois Roads, Bridges
As part of the Rebuild Illinois capitol plan, 2,779 miles of roads and 7.9 million square feet of bridges will be improved around the state.
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Senate Bill Seeks To Add Media Literacy To High School Curriculum
State Sen. Karina Villa said while students are online more than ever, they are still vulnerable to misinformation.
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Illinois Sees Influx Of Black Bears Passing Through
Eric Schauber, Illinois State biologist and director of the Illinois Natural History Survey, said Illinois usually sees an influx in spring.
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Budget, Map To Dominate Final Week Of Illinois Legislative Session
Lawmakers continue to craft a state budget, which is anticipated to be passed before the May 31 deadline.
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IHSA Seeks New Officials For Prep Sports
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have accelerated the steady decline in the total number of officials registered with the organization.
