Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Former GOP lawmaker’s trial again delayed amid last-minute hospitalization

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Instead of laying out his defense in his long-awaited federal corruption trial on Monday morning, former…

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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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CM 201-U Launches Strategic Planning Process

February 5, 2024 / Comments Off on CM 201-U Launches Strategic Planning Process

The Crete-Monee School District 201-U is embarking on a strategic planning process to outline a path to sustainability and growth for the district in the…

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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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Illinois Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarships

February 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarships

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is announcing that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to…

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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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Overnight lane closure on westbound I-80 at Shepley Road Starting Today

January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Overnight lane closure on westbound I-80 at Shepley Road Starting Today

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that pavement repairs on westbound Interstate 80 at Shepley Road, in Minooka, will require an overnight…

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