The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day.

July 11, 2024 / Comments Off on The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day.

by GRACE HAUCKILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm and profanity.This is the first in a series of stories. McHENRY, Ill.…

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Will Added to High-Risk Lead Areas

July 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Will Added to High-Risk Lead Areas

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who…

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Judge Signs Aqua Consent Order

July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Judge Signs Aqua Consent Order

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim today released statements in response…

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Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures

July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that puts new controls on the state’s health insurance industry,…

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Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – It was standing room only in a downtown Chicago committee hearing Tuesday as activists, transit experts…

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Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann on Tuesday was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison…

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Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week

July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker ‘all in’ for Biden following visit to White House last week

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he is “all in” for President Joe Biden after visiting the White House last week…

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Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions

July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois   [email protected] Hundreds of Menard Correctional Center employees and their supporters staged a rally alongside a busy street in Chester…

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Remember … Honor … Teach — WAA’s Mission More than Wreaths

July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Remember … Honor … Teach — WAA’s Mission More than Wreaths

By Stephanie Irvine The Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit traveled to Stone City VFW over the July 6-7 weekend, giving visitors the opportunity to…

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Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign

July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden and his fellow Democratic…

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