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'Adverse' Audit Of Illinois Department Of Natural Resources Shows Repeated Findings
The audit shows over 37 findings, including a lack of care for artifacts and problems with its service providers.
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Pritzker Pushes For Nationwide Gun Ban While Illinois' Law Challenged In Courts
On the one-year anniversary of the Independence Day parade shooting in Highland Park, Pritzger said there needs to be more gun control.
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Despite A Statewide Ban, Illinoisans Continue To Go Over The Border To Buy Fireworks
Illinois is one of only three states with a fireworks ban, along with Massachusetts and Vermont.
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How Gov. JB Pritzker's Approval Compares To The Nation's Most Popular Governors
The Democrat took office in 2019 and is currently serving his second term as governor.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Reaction To Affirmative Action Reversal; Company Sued For COVID Fraud
News in brief for Friday, June 30, 2023.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Several Health Insurance Protection Bills
The move aims to "protect Illinoisans from any future changes in federal policy that seek to undermine access to affordable health care."
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Illinois Quick Hits: Gun-Ban Challenge In Federal Court; ACLU Sues Chicago Police; Poor Air Quality Lingers
News in brief for Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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Illinois Taxes Increase On Basic Necessities Saturday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker froze a grocery tax increase last year due to record inflation.
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Chicago Mayor Meets With City's Youth To Discuss Crime Prevention
"If having police in neighborhoods automatically equates to safety, we would be the safest city in the world," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
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Quick Hits: Bears Continue Talks; Women Sues Over Dropped Charges
Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
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This Is The Least Expensive Housing Market In Illinois
The number of existing home sales in the U.S. declined by 23% from April 2022 to 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Chicago Considering Renewal Of School Resource Officers
The program was introduced in 2019 as a collaborative effort between the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Public Schools.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Lawmaker Wants To Limit Late-Night Votes; SIU Reports Suspicious Network Activity
News in brief for Friday, June 23, 2023.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Report Shows Illinois Losing Businesses; More Calls For Policing After Large Gatherings
News in brief for Thursday, June 22, 2023.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago Pays Crime Victims; Injured U Of I Grad Returning From Abroad; Principal Resigns After Charges
News in brief for Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
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Chicago Police Have Concerns About Ongoing Violent Crime
More than 70 people were shot in the city over the weekend.
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Former Illinois GOP Governor Candidate Weighs Congressional Run
Darren Bailey said he is pondering a 2024 run for Congress.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Naperville Native To Be Remembered; Wildfires Make Poor Air Quality; Police Apprehend Burglary Suspect
News in brief for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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Illinois Leaders Call On Federal Government To Help With Migrant Surge
On top of state funds, Chicago is also appropriating $51 million toward housing and other services.
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Illinois Hotels Continue To Struggle Hiring And Retaining Workers
American Hotel and Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers said hotel employment is down 250,000 jobs since February 2020.
