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Illinois Lottery Money For Common School Fund Declines
Officials reported the Lottery's contribution to schools in fiscal 2020 would be about $60 million less than its statutory obligation.
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Unemployment Filings Mount In Illinois As Problems With Benefits Persist
The U.S. Department of Labor reports 46,000 initial unemployment claims were filed by Illinoisans last week - 9,800 more than last report.
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Rockford Mayor, Democratic Lawmakers: Ease Dining Restrictions In Region
Under the current restrictions, indoor service at bars and restaurants is prohibited in Region 1, and establishments must close at 11 p.m.
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Illinois Veterans Make Up 5.7% Of State’s Population, Study Finds
Military veterans in Illinois number 559,656, according to a 24/7 Wall Street study based on Census Bureau data.
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Ethics Groups Lean On Illinois Lawmakers About Missing Report
Reform for Illinois, the Better Government Association and Common Cause Illinois are demanding the public access to an ethics report.
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Illinoisans Hear Closing Arguments About Progressive Tax Ballot Initiative
The tax would remove the Illinois Constitution provision saying the state must not tax the same dollar more than once at different rates.
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Pritzker Maintains Support For Vote Yes For Fairness Despite Ad Promoting Fake Tweet
Pritzker has given $56.5 million to Vote Yes For Fairness, which is working to persuade voters to change the state's flat income tax.
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Coalition Wants To Make Telehealth A Permanent Option In Illinois
The Coalition to Protect Our Telehealth is asking the Illinois General Assembly to make necessary video chats with doctors a state law.
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Illinois Prepares For Earthquake Preparedness Drill
Illinoisans are being asked to participate in the world’s largest earthquake drill Oct. 15.
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Accuweather Predicts Colder Winter Conditions Than 2019
Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said the 60-degree temperatures parts of Illinois enjoyed last Christmas are unlikely this winter.
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Senate Hearing Focuses On Illinois Prison Conditions
Prison reform was the subject of a joint hearing of the Senate Criminal law and Public Safety committees Tuesday.
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Lawsuits Stack Up As FOID Delays Reach An Average Of 116 Days
Firearm Owner Identification Cards are supposed to be processed within 30 days of applying.
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Pritzker-Funded Group Silent After $10,000 Facebook Ad Based On Fake Tweet
Supporters of changing the state’s flat income tax used a fake Twitter account to promote the progressive tax.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 13
Illinois is preparing for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate as soon as the vaccine is available.
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Illinois Farmers In The Midst Of Harvest
Illinois farmers are expected to harvest 615 million bushels this fall, up 16 percent from last year.
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Cannabis Sales Prove A Bright Spot, But Not Bright Enough To Solve State’s Financial Challenges
Since the adult-use program began in Illinois, dispensaries have sold more than $431 million worth of cannabis products.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 12
Businesses across the state continue to struggle amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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Dollar Stores Expand Throughout Rural Illinois
Dollar General was the top chain for new locations in 2019, and 75 percent of its outlets were in towns with less than 20,000 residents.
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Illinois Among Worst States For Voter Representation, Report Finds
"People that are getting to the polls are not necessarily representing the people that live in the state," Analyst Jill Gonzalez said.
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Reform Group Says Move To Hold Madigan Accountable Is 'Above Politics'
Democrats said Illinois Republican “political theater continues,” and is an effort to distract from President Donald Trump.
