Illinois
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In court hearing, Latino rights group says new maps still unfair
Sep 01, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawyers for a Latino advocacy group told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that the new legislative district maps passed by the General Assembly the nigh...
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Energy bill negotiations head to House after talks once again derailed
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School settles lawsuit by pro-gun rights student for $35K
Aug 31, 2021 7:00 am - ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) - A school district in northern Illinois has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former student who supports gun rights and claims her righ...
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There's hope for COVID-19 'flattening' in Illinois, but are neighboring states safe?Aug 31, 2021 1:00 am - While recent trends indicate COVID-19 infections are leveling, Gov. J.B. Pritzker cautioned Illinoisans not to let down their guards. "The fact is we've all lived throug...
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State legislature approves new political maps
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Energy bill could see a vote Tuesday in Springfield
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Weekend COVID-19 hospitalizations stable, 38 more deaths reportedAug 30, 2021 1:00 am - COVID-19 hospitalizations were relatively stable over the weekend with 2,203 inpatients Monday, down slightly from 2,240 patients three days ago. Of those hospitalized w...
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Students will be able to take excused mental health days beginning in January
Aug 30, 2021 1:00 am - Students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days beginning in January. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, an Aurora Democ...
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Governor sends ethics bill back to lawmakers
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East St. Louis group, unions give teens chance to succeed