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Election Officials Expect More Mail-In Ballots, Early Voting Amid Coronavirus Worries
Officials with the Illinois State Board of Elections are in the process of putting together recommendations designed to prevent the spre ...
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Prison Watchdog Urges Illinois Dept Of Corrections To Make COVID-19 Plans Public
“Prison health is problematic on a good day,” the prison group said, urging IDOC officials to be upfront about their plans.
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Fake Service Dogs Would Net Fines For Owners Under IL Bill
Misrepresenting a dog as trained a service dog could soon come with a hefty fine under the terms of a new proposal in Springfield.
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Coronavirus Risk In Illinois Low, Health Officials Say
The state’s public health officials said Friday the risk from the novel coronavirus from China remains low for Illinois residents.
Rockford, IL|News|
Sexting Risks Would Be Taught In IL Schools Under New Bill
School children learning about sex education could soon learn about the dangers of “sexting.”
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Illinois Health Officials Brief Lawmakers On Coronavirus Developments
Illinois Department of Public Health officials have been providing regular briefings to the General Assembly about the novel coronavirus.
Champaign, IL|News|
Bill Would Allow Illinois Parents To Exempt Kids From School Shooter Drills
Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would allow parents to exempt their kids from their school’s active shooter drills.
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Pritzker Says Wiretapped Blago Calls Have ‘Nothing To Do With Where We Are Today’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the secretly-recorded conversations he had with then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in 2008 are irrelevant today.
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Illinois Lawmakers Eye Statewide Plastic Bag Fee, Plastics Regulation
Some state lawmakers want to further regulate products consumers use every day, including a statewide fee on plastic bags.
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Lightfoot Says Chicago Won't Be Bullied As Trump Deploys Border Patrol
The president ordered border patrol agents to assist ICE in nine sanctuary cities, including Chicago.
Springfield, IL|News|
NBA Stars Back Illinois Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Sponsorships
Should student-athletes be able to make money from sponsorships in Illinois?
Aurora, IL|News|
FOID Cards: Fingerprint Should Be Required, IL State Police Director Says
State police say they've stepped up efforts to keep guns out of the wrong hands after Aurora's Henry Pratt workplace shooting.
Northbrook, IL|News|
Illinois Bill Would Mandate Allergic Reaction Training In Schools, Daycares
The measure would create a uniform standard to prepare schools and daycare facilities for handling severe allergic reactions.
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Bill To Ban Red-Light Cameras Gets New Life After Bribe Scandal
The bill moved forward after a former state lawmaker pleaded guilty to taking bribes to protect a red-light camera operator.
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Op-Ed: Biased Political Maps Breed Illinois Corruption
Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for Illinois to replace Iowa in holding the nation’s first presidential primary elections in 2024.
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Madigan Defends Releasing Sealed Warrant In Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Madigan said whether to release the warrant naming a former state rep is a "difference of opinion among lawyers."
Champaign, IL|News|
Champaign-Area Child Is 'Person Under Investigation' Of Having Coronavirus
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Illinois so far.
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Pritzker's State Of State Address Quiet On Population Loss, Barely Touches On Pension Debt
It’s unclear what Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plans are to address growing unfunded pension liabilities.
Champaign, IL|News|
Head Football Coach Is Highest-Paid Public Employee In Illinois
Lovie Smith, head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earned $5 million in 2018.
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Illinois’ High Gas Prices Hold State Back In Ranking Of Best States For Drivers
A review ranked Illinois the 13th best state for drivers, but some measures, such as the cost of gas, held us back.
