Illinois
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Pritzker says current coronavirus risk low, but public health agencies prepared for possible spreadFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the world, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insisted Friday that state and loc...
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Pritzker appoints Costello as new agriculture directorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been corrected to say that Jerry Costello grew up in Belleville. SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed former state Rep. Jerry Costell...
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Daily Herald Media acquires weekly paper in central IllinoisFeb 27, 2020 4:00 pm - Paddock Publications Inc., the employee-owned parent of the Daily Herald, added to its growing central Illinois presence Thursday with the acquisition of the Moultrie Co...
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Company wins state aid for moving production, jobs into Iowa
Feb 27, 2020 6:00 am - CLINTON, Iowa (AP) - The Timken Co. is planning to move auger production to Clinton from across the Mississippi River in Fulton, Illinois. Timken Drives, a subsidiary of...
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Bill requiring liaison for prison visitors among measures passed by SenateFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - If you visit a prisoner in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility, you might soon have an outlet for complaints or suggestions. The state Senate on...
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Appellate defender calls case backlog 'a crisis in the criminal justice system'Feb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The director of the state agency that represents people in need in appeals of criminal charges said Thursday its backlog of 2,672 cases represents "a crisi...
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Measure would require disclosure about pavement sealantFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concern...
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Black Illinoisans honored for their achievementsFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As February winds down, state officials do not want Illinoisans to forget about Black History Month. Treasurer Michael Frerichs presented seven black Illin...
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College grant program has seen 'an erosion of purchasing power'Feb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state commission that oversees higher education grants for low-income students detailed the diminishing buying power of state financial aid Thursday du...