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Illinois health officials taking bird flu precautions despite assessing no ‘active risk’ to humans

By JADE AUBREY
Feb 17, 2025 11:39 am - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for t...
In upcoming budget address, Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty

By Ben Szalinski
Feb 15, 2025 1:00 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1.
Inmates with violent records from shuttered prison are being sent to medium-security sites

By JOHN O'CONNOR
Feb 14, 2025 6:45 am - SPRINGFIELD — Among the approximately 400 inmates transferred when Illinois' decrepit Stateville prison closed over the summer, 278 were convicted of murder and 100 more ...
Pritzker delays $1.2B invasive carp project over concerns Trump won’t cover federal share

By TODD RICHMOND
Feb 12, 2025 3:40 pm - MADISON, Wis. — Illinois Gov. J. Pritzker has delayed a $1.2 billion project meant to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes by at least several months, saying ...
‘Clearly crossed a line’: Suburban lawmakers react to Madigan verdict

By Marni Pyke and Russell Lissau
Feb 12, 2025 1:55 pm - Michael Madigan’s hubris may have let him think he could “push the envelope” but jury saw through it, one state senator said Wednesday after the longtime Illinois House speaker was found guilty on corruption charges.
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

By Sophia Tareen
Feb 12, 2025 11:28 am - Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts. They returned the verdict after deliberating more than 10 days in a bribery case that led to the downfall of a man who was nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his forceful yet quiet leadership style.
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations

By Ben Szalinski
Feb 10, 2025 7:53 pm - After more than a year of negotiations, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday that is designed to remove guns from domestic violence situations.
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

By ZEKE MILLER and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Feb 10, 2025 2:23 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.
Protesters gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment

By Jade Aubrey
Feb 05, 2025 6:06 pm - Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk. The group stood in the...
Pritzker signs law to prioritize ‘kin first’ approach to placing foster children

By Ben Szalinski
Feb 05, 2025 4:46 pm - Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.

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