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The first effort, in 2022, stalled amid concerns that the wording would prohibit law enforcement from intervening in serious matters. A new version closes that loophole.
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Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education to release $50 million that was included in this year’s budget to fund those programs.
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For five years now, a bipartisan group of Illinois lawmakers have wanted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. But this year’s effort may hit the same wall as before.
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For two decades, Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents with historic value. Now, though, Joens is retiring from the post to pursue another passion: writing history books.
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New Republican state Rep. Regan Deering, who represents parts of Bloomington and eastern McLean County, started her first session last week.
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Sharon Chung, who represents the 91st Illinois House District stretching from Bloomington-Normal to the Peoria area, said Karina's bill will save the lives of domestic violence victims.
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State Sen. Chris Balkema, who represents northern McLean County and parts of Livingston County, was sworn into office Wednesday on the refurbished Illinois Senate floor.
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Gov. JB Pritzker waved off concerns that a fiery House Democratic caucus meeting that tanked one of his prized legislative priorities would throw off his party as it faces a budget crunch and a second Trump administration.
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A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years on Wednesday, with the House and Senate ceremonies taking two starkly different tones.