Local Lawmakers react to Illinois budget address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is proposing a budget of roughly $85 billion for the next fiscal year with major investments in education, pensions,…
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Full text: Gov. Pritzker’s 2020-2021 budget address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: Speaker Madigan, President Harmon, Leader Durkin, Leader Brady, Lieutenant Governor Stratton, my fellow Constitutional…
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Heated discussion on DCFS mechanical restraints bill during committee hearing
Springfield (Capitol Bureau) — A proposal to ban the use of mechanical restraints by DCFS employees was met with strong opposition during a…
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Proposed state law would combat plastic pollution
The “Plastic-Free Water for Illinois” platform would reduce plastic pollution by eliminating significant sources of single-use plastic, advancing…
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Pritzker proposing $147 million increase for DCFS in 2021 budget
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker will give his second budget address on Wednesday. His office says the Department of Children and Family Services will…
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NBA players join call to pass bill for college athlete endorsements
Chicago, IL – The proposal to pay college athletes in Illinois is gaining more support as the best in the NBA arrive in Chicago for the All-Star…
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Illinois State Police support legislation strengthening FOID background checks, revocations
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol Bureau) — The Director of Illinois State Police is pushing for change to the FOID card program a year after the Aurora…
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Central IL Rep. wants to ban mechanical restraints, add new DCFS child investigators
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol Bureau) — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is facing backlash from the Governor and children’s rights…
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Coach Carter brings game plan of success to IDOT conference
SPRINGFIELD — Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward is the motto for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s 30th annual conference. This year,…
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Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General says current conflict of interest laws are too weak
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform discussed ideas to change the current State Officials and Employees…
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