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In Wake Of LaSalle COVID-19 Outbreak Report, Bipartisan Agreement On Further Investigation
Last fall’s deadly COVID-19 outbreak in LaSalle killed 36 residents. In total, 109 veterans and 116 employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Illinois Business Leaders Discuss Issues Affecting Jobs, Growth
Government officials, business leaders and policy experts convened Wednesday for Business Day 2021.
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After Announcing Return Of Chicago Auto Show, Pritzker Cautious Illinois Can Fully Reopen By July 4
"We can’t predict the future and this virus has proven to be very challenging,” the governor said Tuesday.
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Senate Pauses Bill That Would Withhold Funding Over School Dress Code Policies
While many lawmakers agree with the changing of dress code policies involving hairstyles, many do not want to withhold funding.
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Effort To Decriminalize HIV Passes Illinois House, Moves On To Senate
Illinois still has a law on the books that makes transmission of HIV a crime, 40 years after the height of the AIDS crisis.
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Illinois Restaurants Can Now Apply For Revitalization Fund Grants
The $28.6 billion federal program provides eligible establishments grants equal to their pandemic-related losses.
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Illinois Prison Officials Report Nearly 70% Of Inmates Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19
About 36% of staff have received their vaccines.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 30, 2021
Pritzker looks to modify spending of VW settlement funds, plus more news from Springfield.
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COVID Relief Helps Boost Illinois Residents' Personal Income, Which Lags U.S. Growth
The state saw an uptick in personal income last year as historic levels of federal aid and enhanced unemployment benefits.
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Pritzker Signs Health Care Reform Bill Into Law
The Health Care and Human Services Act was a "pillar of equality" the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus brought to the governor’s desk.
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Pools Set To Reopen Across The State As Weather Warms Up
Many pools will require reservations for two-hour time slots to account for social distancing.
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Pritzker To Change Illinois Rules To Follow CDC Guidance On Masks
Face coverings still required outdoors with big crowds in Illinois, regardless of vaccination status.
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University Of Chicago's Business School Ranked Nation's 3rd Best
A new study by U.S. News examined 364 schools offering master of business administration programs.
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Lawmakers Look For Ways To Prevent Future Natural Gas Price Surges After Winter Spike
Several major Illinois utilities are also increasing residential natural gas prices this month, ranging from 35 percent to 70 percent.
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Illinois Lawmakers Inch Closer To Codifying Term Limits For Legislative Leaders
House Bill 642 puts a limit of ten consecutive years on legislative leadership roles.
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Senate Passes Bill Outlawing Restraints On Children In State Custody
The bill prohibits the Department of Children and Family Services from physically restraining children in transport.
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Senate Passes State And Local Tax Deduction Bill
Small businesses stand to benefit from a state senator’s legislation to alter tax deductions.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For April 23, 2021
Illinois lawmakers are closer to making leadership term limits state law, plus more news from Springfield.
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Jill Biden Promotes Community Colleges During Illinois Visit
In her first visit to IL since moving into the White House, Jill Biden stressed the importance of community colleges to the economy.
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Villages Across Illinois Planning Summer Events, Some Ditch Mask Requirements
After Memorial Day, one mayor said no masks will be required at village events.
