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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…
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,…
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…
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…
State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy
Hearing officer recommends dismissal but says Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’ By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The…
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] CHICAGO – Tensions rose again this week between Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and Chicago Mayor…
Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report…
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Tensions rose again this week between Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and…
Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a…
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens
By CAPITOL NEWS [email protected] Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the application window is open for $3.5 million…
State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education endorsed a budget request Wednesday…
Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies
By JENNIFER FULLER & COLE LONGCOR [email protected] Health experts warn respiratory illnesses are still circulating, even as numbers trend down…