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What happened to ethics reform in Illinois government? Why watchdogs have some hope.
May 16, 2022 3:50 PM - Ethics reform advocates say they're disappointed but not surprised little was done during the Illinois legislature's spring session to curry the public's trust, even as former House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment in March put public corruption back in the spotlight. But they still hold out hope for the future. -
Five years later, here's what's been done to prevent another deadly hospital standoff
May 13, 2022 1:00 AM - In 2017, a nurse was assaulted and held hostage by a Kane County jail inmate being treated at a Geneva hospital. What was done to keep that from ever happening again?
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Legislators formally honor Mr. D for leadership at Arlington Park, service to nation
Apr 8, 2022 6:00 AM - State legislators formally commended Richard Duchossois for his service to the nation, state and sport of horse racing in a resolution that mourns his recent passing. -
Lawmakers address concerns of Lake Michigan contamination from Waukegan power plant
Mar 14, 2022 3:10 PM - An environmental bill that would require the removal of pollutants near the shores of Lake Michigan is advancing in the General Assembly, despite objections from opponents who argue the legislation singles out one company unfairly. -
Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored bill on teaching Asian American history now law
Jul 15, 2021 5:25 AM - All public schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum. Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill known as the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History, or TEAACH Act, into law, making Illinois the first state in the nation to enact such a requirement. -
Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offer
Jun 2, 2021 5:24 AM - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. -
Suburban legislators' ethics bill passes Illinois House, SenateJun 1, 2021 10:41 AM - The bill creates a uniform requirement for statements of economic interests, requiring all candidates to disclose all personal assets and debts totaling over $10,000, all sources of income over $7,500 per year, as well as any personal relationships with individuals who serve in government or work as lobbyists.
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Plan to create commission on high-speed rail heads to governor
May 30, 2021 7:18 PM - A suburban lawmaker's legislation to create a statewide plan for a high-speed rail system connecting St. Louis and Chicago passed the state House on Sunday. -
Democrats' map proposal would pit suburban Republican lawmakers against one another
May 24, 2021 6:01 PM - Suburban House Republicans could see some losses in the next election based on the proposed Illinois legislative map, which would pit some incumbent lawmakers against one another. -
Newly proposed Illinois legislative maps already being blasted as inaccurate, unfair
May 22, 2021 6:35 PM - Newly proposed legislative maps that were drawn by the General Assembly's Democratic majority are coming under fire from Republicans and independent organizations.
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