East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty

September 6, 2024 / Comments Off on East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty

By MOLLY PARKER  Capitol News Illinois  [email protected] Illinois has the potential to eradicate childhood poverty, but it will require a concentrated, sustained effort in partnership…

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Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

By PETER HANCOCK & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  Union workers planned to picket outside Stateville Correctional Center Thursday to amplify their concerns about…

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Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs

By MOLLY PARKER & BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] [email protected] A federal judge on Friday denied Illinois’ request to end court oversight of its…

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Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

September 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As many as 800 families across the country who patronized a Carlinville funeral home may never know if…

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Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – The secretary of state’s office is launching a new program to enlist Illinois high schoolers to…

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State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

September 3, 2024 / Comments Off on State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional…

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Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

September 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness avoid confrontations with police had been on the…

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Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions

August 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois  [email protected]  SPRINGFIELD – Overall participation in labor unions has declined in recent years in Illinois, although the state has…

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Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week

By PETER HANCOCK & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  Union workers planned to picket outside Stateville Correctional Center Thursday to amplify their concerns about…

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Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

August 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness avoid confrontations with police had been on the…

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