Articles filed under Illinois
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Registration nears for Illinois girls' cybersecurity programNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A statewide program helping female high school students learn about cybersecurity and potential jobs in the field begins accepting registration ...
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Old Champ Clark Bridge demolition to continue MondayNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) - Officials expect to demolish the last two trusses of the old Champ Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River on Monday. The Missouri Department of Tr...
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Illinois expands virtual course offerings for middle, high school studentsNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - Sixth- through 12th-graders statewide attending public and private schools or home-schooled can take hundreds of additional courses online through the state's expanded v...
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Arroyo's replacement chosen with his organization's supportNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - Cook County Democrats have chosen a utility company executive to fill the legislative seat vacated by former Rep. Luis Arroyo after he was charged with bribery. But the ...
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Illinois health officials confirm 4th vaping-related deathNov 15, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A fourth Illinois resident has died after being hospitalized with a vaping-related lung injury. The Illinois Department of Public Health spokesw...
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Pritzker ready to sign plan to merge local pension fundsNov 14, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker a measure that merges 650 local police and fire pension systems to boost investment returns and ...
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Follow-up measure clarifies marijuana wouldn't be allowed in bars, restaurantsNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A cleanup bill written to ensure a smooth rollout of the legalization of adult-use marijuana in January passed both chambers of the General Assembly on Thu...
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Lawmakers adjourn with no Chicago casino actionNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers adjourned the fall veto session Thursday without voting on a bill to clear the way for development of a Chicago casino, despite last-min...
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House OKs greater lobbyist disclosure over GOP complaints that it's not enoughNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The House approved requiring more public disclosure about lobbyists Thursday in response to a federal bribery charge against a since-disgraced representati...
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Governor says he'll sign insulin price cap approved by legislatureNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A cap on prescription insulin costs for some health insurance plans is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who said Thursday he looks forward to signing the meas...