As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away

April 12, 2024 / Comments Off on As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, when…

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Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s biometric privacy law after business groups split

April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s biometric privacy law after business groups split

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than a year since the Illinois Supreme Court “respectfully suggest(ed)” state lawmakers clarify…

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Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts

April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – For decades, lobbyists in the Illinois Statehouse have been required to report how much they spend…

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Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’

April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest,…

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Crete: Police, Schools Join Mission to Help At-Risk Youth

April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Crete: Police, Schools Join Mission to Help At-Risk Youth

By Karen Haave The Crete Police Department and Crete-Monee school officials have joined forces with Angel’s Helping Hands to offer at-risk youth an alternative to…

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Will So-Cook SWCD Announces Scholarship Winners

April 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Will So-Cook SWCD Announces Scholarship Winners

Will So-Cook Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the three winners of our conservation scholarship awards. The winner of the Richard “Dick”…

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Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’

April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’

By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest,…

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Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility

April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Natural gas is fueling a fight between consumer advocates, a powerful utility company and the state.…

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Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups

April 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups

By ALEX ABBEDUTO & COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Grocery startups can now apply for funding allocated in last year’s $20 million Illinois Grocery…

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Pritzker names Sen. Ann Gillespie new head of state insurance oversight agency

April 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Pritzker names Sen. Ann Gillespie new head of state insurance oversight agency

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a change in leadership at the agency in charge of…

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