Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Sangamon County sheriff says he’ll retire by end of month in wake of Massey shooting

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A little over a month after the shooting death of Sonya Massey by a sheriff’s deputy, Sangamon County…

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State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now…

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The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.

August 9, 2024 / Comments Off on The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as…

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Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged

By JENNIFER FULLER, HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has amplified calls this week for Sangamon County…

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With new federal waiver, Illinois expanding Medicaid to nonmedical services

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on With new federal waiver, Illinois expanding Medicaid to nonmedical services

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Many people enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host…

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New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

By DILPREET RAJU   Capitol News Illinois   [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Tuesday that’s aimed at providing free identification cards to…

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Proposed Aqua rate increase reignites tensions between the company and its customers

August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Proposed Aqua rate increase reignites tensions between the company and its customers

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] BOURBONNAIS – As state regulators consider whether to approve a proposed rate increase for the state’s second largest…

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State Fair to kick off Thursday as officials unveil 2024 butter cow

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on State Fair to kick off Thursday as officials unveil 2024 butter cow

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois  [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Clad in a butter-colored shirt, Gov. JB Pritzker joined wife MK, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Miss…

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Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills expanding reproductive rights in Illinois on Wednesday, including codifying a federal law…

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South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact, according…

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