Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: State gets ‘average’ lung cancer grade, announces opioid settlements, manufacturing grants

By COLE LONGCOR & JENNIFER FULLER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows Illinois has “a lot…

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Capitol Briefs: Sparta facility inks trapshooting contest extension; IDPH encourages heart health

February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Sparta facility inks trapshooting contest extension; IDPH encourages heart health

By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] The Amateur Trapshooting Association has signed a multi-year contract with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, keeping its Grand American…

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Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline

February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Cost estimates for a pair of state-funded health care programs serving certain low-income noncitizens have declined by tens…

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Group challenging Trump’s ballot access in Cook County court hopes for quick decision

February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Group challenging Trump’s ballot access in Cook County court hopes for quick decision

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A national voting rights organization is asking a Cook County judge to overturn a ruling from…

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Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings

February 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Nearly a year ago, the Illinois Supreme Court asked the General Assembly to clarify a 15-year-old law that’s…

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Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan

January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan

By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected] The state announced 111 parks and recreation projects throughout Illinois will receive a portion of $55 million in state funding…

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Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry

January 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Chicago org to receive federal funding to help launch regional water sustainability industry

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A Chicago organization focused on drinking water sustainability will receive a $15 million federal grant over the next…

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Board of Elections allows Trump’s name to stay on ballot

January 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Board of Elections allows Trump’s name to stay on ballot

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former President Donald Trump’s name will remain on the Illinois Republican primary ballot, at least for the time…

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Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago

January 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – The relationship between Chicago and the state of Illinois remains a focal point in the ongoing…

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State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources

January 29, 2024 / Comments Off on State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] For years, parents and providers have criticized what they see as a disorganized system for finding children mental…

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