In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates

July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] BOLINGBROOK – Residents of Chicago’s southwest suburbs, alongside local and state elected officials, shared their anger over a…

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State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen

July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen

By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News [email protected] State legislators resumed a series of hearings this week to scrutinize pharmacy benefit managers – a highly concentrated industry that…

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As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois  [email protected] CARBONDALE – Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black…

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Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

By ANDREW ADAMS  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO — Two new lawsuits allege decades of sexual abuse at a Chicago juvenile detention center.  The complaints…

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DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting…

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Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  & MOLLY PARKER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws…

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Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description

July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description

BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois [email protected]  Sonya Massey’s last words were: “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” followed by “I’m sorry,” as Sangamon County Sheriff’s…

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Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services

July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services

By MOLLY PARKER  & BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As Illinois seeks to end federal court oversight of its disability services, an independent court…

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More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker added his name to the growing list of influential Democrats endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris…

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No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid

July 21, 2024 / Comments Off on No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] After weeks of pushing from fellow Democrats – including five of Illinois’ members of Congress – President Joe…

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