Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline

January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline

By ALEX ABBEDUTO  Capitol News Illinois [email protected]  A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report to the General Assembly detailing…

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Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants

January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Tensions rose again this week between Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over…

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Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers

January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Panel of experts suggest legislative measures to reverse journalism decline Potential solutions include tax breaks for subscribers, advertisers

By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bipartisan task force of legislators and journalism industry leaders has filed a report to the General Assembly…

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Joliet Public Library Receives State Funding for Project Burnham

January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Joliet Public Library Receives State Funding for Project Burnham

The Joliet Public Library is excited to announce that funding for Project Burnham from the Rebuild Illinois Community Development Initiative grant has been fully received…

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Kankakee River Flooding Spreads to Wilmington Islands

January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Kankakee River Flooding Spreads to Wilmington Islands

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and City of Wilmington officials responded to Flash Flooding in downtown Wilmington on the evening of January 25.…

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Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens

January 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens

By CAPITOL NEWS [email protected] Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the application window is open for $3.5 million in funding to help local…

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UPDATE: SUMMIT HILL SCHOOL BOARD REJECTS RESOLUTION TO RESCIND CLOSING TWO SCHOOLS

January 25, 2024 / Comments Off on UPDATE: SUMMIT HILL SCHOOL BOARD REJECTS RESOLUTION TO RESCIND CLOSING TWO SCHOOLS

Follow for the complete story Thursday morning   Summit Hill D161: Parents Fighting Closure of Two Schools By Nick Reiher Parents in Frankfort-based Summit Hill…

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Lagger Chosen to Lead Nutrient Council

January 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Lagger Chosen to Lead Nutrient Council

The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) has named Scott Lagger to lead the research committee for 2024. He replaces Matt Duncan, who is…

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State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year

January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on State education board to seek $653M increase in upcoming budget year

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education endorsed a budget request Wednesday that includes a $653 million…

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Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies

January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Capitol Briefs: State reports COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home, gets mixed review for tobacco policies

By JENNIFER FULLER & COLE LONGCOR [email protected]  Health experts warn respiratory illnesses are still circulating, even as numbers trend down after a brief post-holiday surge.…

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