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State Fair provides venue for multiple bill signingsAug 16, 2021 1:00 am - With the ongoing Illinois State Fair as a backdrop, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed several bills into law in recent days during ceremonies that coincided with daily fair them...
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Plans being made for year-round use of state fairgroundsAug 13, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state of Illinois is teaming up with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln to develop a master plan for year-round use of state fairgrounds ...
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Census data shows more urban concentration, population drops in most counties in IllinoisAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Nearly every county in Illinois lost population over the past decade, mirroring a national trend of greater concentrations of people leaving rural areas an...
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New penalties bolster Scott's LawAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Seventeen crashes involving Illinois state troopers or their vehicles have occurred in 2021 as a result of violations to t...
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State announces $250 million 'Back to Business' grant programAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state announced a $250 million "Back to Business" grant program aimed at assisting small businesses in the recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ...
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Butter cow at state fair highlights dairy nutritionAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The final preparation for the opening of the 2021 Illinois State Fair took place Wednesday with the traditional unveiling of the butter cow. This year's sc...
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New state law expands access to family leaveAug 10, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a ...
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Illinois State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandateAug 06, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday with some new att...
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Pritzker signs bills to address 'period poverty'Aug 05, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those who can't afford them. Two...
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Pritzker signs immigrant protection billsAug 02, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed four bills into law Monday aimed at protecting the state's immigrant and refugee populations, saying they will help make Illinois...