By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for community-based after-school programs say as many as 40,000 youths statewide could lose access to…
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By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Rampant sexual abuse occurred unchecked for decades at Illinois’ juvenile detention centers, a new lawsuit filed on behalf…
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By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed…
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By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A group of lawmakers and influential environmental advocates are calling for broad changes to the state’s energy industry…
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By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – With about three weeks to go before the Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn its…
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By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter of two sisters in 2007 has abandoned…
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By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would put more controls on certain kinds of high-cost loans…
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By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Six fallen police officers were honored at an annual memorial service outside the State Capitol Thursday.…
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Capitol News Illinois announced today it will produce the long-running “Illinois Lawmakers” program this spring, in partnership with longtime host and producer Jak Tichenor. “This new…
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By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Tackling homelessness requires addressing racial injustice, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s Office to Prevent…
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