Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session

May 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A measure that would prohibit contests that award cash or prizes for killing certain wildlife is unlikely to…

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Joliet Officials Say Purchase of Historic Building in Downtown City Will Save $30,000 Annually

May 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Officials Say Purchase of Historic Building in Downtown City Will Save $30,000 Annually

The Joliet City Council on May 21 approved the execution of a real estate purchase of a historic downtown building to house some current and…

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A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action.

May 22, 2024 / Comments Off on A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action.

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.  Cameras in the common…

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Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois

May 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois

By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – In the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month, Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton…

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Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would help the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation expand their newly established reservation in…

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Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Seven months after Democratic Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch advanced a measure that would allow…

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As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A technology that some say is a key tool to address climate change and others say…

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Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Nursing home industry unlikely to see much help from Springfield in tough budget year

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] It’s been four years since some of the worst scenes of COVID-19 played out in locked-down nursing homes…

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With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on With 1 week left in session, Pritzker admin says all revenue options remain on the table

By JERRY NOWICKI  Capitol News Illinois [email protected] While the governor’s office instructed its agency directors to prepare for $800 million in potential budget cuts last…

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As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry

May 21, 2024 / Comments Off on As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A technology that some say is a key tool to address climate change and others say…

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