Illinois
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Secretary of state backs standard driver's licenses for noncitizens
Mar 28, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House advanced a measure last week that would allow noncitizen residents who are currently eligible for a "temporary visitor driver's license"...
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Consumer advocates call on regulators to reject rate increases for natural gas
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Illinois' new paid leave law is a win for workers and a win for businessesMar 26, 2023 1:00 am - It is not often that passage of a new law can be considered both a win for workers and a win for businesses. But in the case of a new paid leave law that was just signed...
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Cat declawing, indoor vaping could be banned
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House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms
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Advocates push for tax credit to increase affordable housing in IllinoisMar 23, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit. The legislat...
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Protecting potential targets: State gives security grants to suburban synagogues, mosques and women's clinicsMar 23, 2023 1:00 am - Numerous suburban groups are among the 116 recipients of a state grant aimed at helping nonprofit organizations enhance protections against security threats. Recipients ...
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Nonprofits can apply for grants through Charitable Trust ProgramMar 22, 2023 11:00 pm - The Illinois Treasurer's office reminds small nonprofits that March 31 is the deadline to apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program. "Small no...
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State House passes bill prohibiting book bans
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House sends 41 bills to Senate as Friday legislative deadline looms