Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois further expands reproductive health care protections

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills expanding reproductive rights in Illinois on Wednesday, including codifying a federal law…

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‘Why Did God Take My Mommy?’ GoFundMe Page Set for ‘Military Mom’s’ Grandchildren

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘Why Did God Take My Mommy?’ GoFundMe Page Set for ‘Military Mom’s’ Grandchildren

By Karen Haave A crowdfunding campaign to benefit the children of Jodie Lee Ruggiero continues as heartbroken family members struggle to make sense of their…

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South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact, according…

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New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

By DILPREET RAJU   Capitol News Illinois   [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Tuesday that’s aimed at providing free identification cards to…

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It’s Showtime at the Illinois State Fair  

August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on It’s Showtime at the Illinois State Fair  

The state’s best youth livestock exhibitors compete during the 2023 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship contest. The exhibitors each represented their counties and vied to…

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REO Makes Major Donation to Alleviate Storm Damage to Rock and Roll Museum

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on REO Makes Major Donation to Alleviate Storm Damage to Rock and Roll Museum

Band members and management of the legendary rock band REO Speedwagon have made a major financial donation to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on…

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Will County Community Mental Health Board Appoints Teena Mackey First Executive Director

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Will County Community Mental Health Board Appoints Teena Mackey First Executive Director

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (708 Board) has hired Teena Mackey as its first Executive Director. Mackey will lead the day-to-day operations of…

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Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs measures reining in biometric data privacy law, eliminating grocery tax

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs measures reining in biometric data privacy law, eliminating grocery tax

By HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois’ first-in-the-nation law that allows residents to sue companies over the improper collection of their…

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Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises

By BETH HUNDSDORFER  Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  The day before she was shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy, Sonya Massey’s mother called 911 and…

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Leftover College Savings Funds Now Can Be Rolled over for Retirement

August 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Leftover College Savings Funds Now Can Be Rolled over for Retirement

Parents who don’t use all the money in their Illinois 529 College Savings Accounts (Bright Start and Bright Directions) are now able to roll over…

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