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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
Pritzker announces changes to COVID-19 restrictions The state’s eleven regions in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan are now in four different…
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‘Optimistic’ Pritzker urges Congress to pass Biden’s plan for billions in state aid
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said President-elect Joe Biden’s stimulus plan will help close Illinois’ multi-billion dollar…
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Illinois businesses groups raise concerns over decoupling proposal
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s attempt to eliminate tax benefits for business losses through the CARES Act failed,…
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Illinois lawmaker considers sending Pritzker a message with agency cuts to get answers on unemployment issues
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said the Illinois legislature might have to flex its appropriations muscle to get…
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Illinois lawmakers pass legislation to cap payday loans, make it easier for those with convictions to get jobs
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have approved a sweeping bill aimed at narrowing economic disparities affecting Black and brown…
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Pritzker says state has identified more than 120,000 cases of unemployment fraud
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Kevin…
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Pritzker blames Republicans for ‘extraordinarily painful’ cuts if federal help fails
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Cole…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square More than 24,000 Illinoisan seek unemployment…
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Pritzker considering new rules to enforce statewide COVID-19 orders
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his administration is continuing to look for ways to enforce his executive…
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Mendoza, Pritzker warn of budget cuts without federal money
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Some Illinois statewide officers are sounding the alarm about potential budget cuts amid…
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Bailey asks judge to hold Pritzker in contempt, put governor in jail until recent COVID-19 orders are rescinded
An Illinois state representative wants the court system to find the governor in civil contempt in the ongoing legal fights…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Monday, Aug. 3, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square Madigan campaign funds continue to…
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Bipartisan calls for special session grow along with chorus for Madigan to step down
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – A bipartisan chorus of lawmakers calling on Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to step…
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Illinois’ Republicans demand transparency on how governor is allocating federal aid
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation is calling for transparency on how Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s…
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Pritzker says Democrats will help progressive tax campaign despite corruption cloud over party leader
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is not worried that the chances of voters passing his…
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Pritzker: ‘We’re at a danger point’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Peoria on Thursday. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Brett Rowland (The Center…
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Pritzker says mask requirement could stretch into next year
By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinoisans could be wearing face coverings in public for…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square Pritzker says mask requirement could…
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Pritzker knocks neighboring states amid uptick in COVID-19 cases in Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker answers questions from the media during his daily press briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic from his…
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Pritzker not planning to call special session on ethics reform despite allegations against Madigan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference Monday in Peoria. Courtesy of the State of Illinois By Kevin Bessler…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square COVID-19 cases increase in Metro…
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Illinois lawmakers call for Madigan to resign
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin R-Western Springs John O’Connor By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – In light of…
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Teacher unions at odds over in-person instruction this fall
Sarah Marton, para-professional at Niles Township District for Special Education, left, talks with her son Cooper Marton, an 8th grader…
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With federal funding at stake, Pritzker urges everyone to complete Census
Matt Rourke / AP By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding…
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Feds zero in on Madigan in $200 million ‘plea’ deal with ComEd over bribery claims
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan gives an interview following a committee hearing on October 31, 2017. Image courtesy of BlueRoomStream By…
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