Illinois
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AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state
Jul 25, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the state's largest public employee union announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18% p...
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Unions promise not to strike during Democratic convention
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Cashless bail is coming. Here's how two top suburban prosecutors will handle the changeJul 21, 2023 5:30 am - Cashless bail becomes the law of the Land of Lincoln on Sept. 18. With months of political debate, campaign rhetoric and legal challenges seemingly in the rearview mirro...
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Pritzker focuses on business development, clean energy jobs
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Nervous about carnival ride safety? Here are some things to keep in mindJul 20, 2023 1:00 am - As police investigate what caused a 10-year-old boy to be thrown from a Taste of Antioch carnival ride Sunday, experts say parents should check out attractions for possi...
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Nonprofits can apply for Charitable Trust grants by Sept. 30Jul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Submitted by the Illinois State Treasurer's office Small nonprofits that help people with housing or workforce and economic development assistance are encouraged to app...
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Air pollution rule change would allow state to avoid sanctions
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Lawmakers criticize Pritzker's handling of noncitizen health care cap
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Illinois Supreme Court OKs elimination of cash bail; 5-2 decision sets Sept. 18 start date
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Architect of climate policy takes reins of Illinois Commerce Commission