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Former lawmaker from West Chicago seeks back payJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A former Republican state lawmaker from West Chicago is suing the state comptroller for salary increases he claims he was entitled to while serving in the ...
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State Supreme Court pauses transition to new appellate districtsJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court will delay its transition to implement new appellate court boundaries that were created by a recently approved judicial district...
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Lawmakers pass bill to close ICE detention centers, including one in McHenry CountyJun 04, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers passed bills advanced by the Legislative Latino Caucus that would close the state's three immigrant detention centers and strengthen exi...
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Lawmakers pass follow-up criminal justice bill addressing police concernsJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The General Assembly this week passed legislation addressing lingering concerns from law enforcement about a massive criminal justice reform omnibus passed...
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General Assembly delays adjournment in hopes of an energy dealJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers are staying open for business as they await a possible deal on a sweeping energy proposal that would keep the state's fleet of nuclear p...
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Election bill would push back 2022 primary to June 28Jun 01, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Largely on partisan lines, lawmakers passed an omnibus elections bill Monday that would push back the date of the 2022 primary elections amid other major c...
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Illinois House, Senate pass election bill postponing 2022 primary to JuneJun 01, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Largely on partisan lines, lawmakers passed an omnibus elections bill Monday that would push back the date of the 2022 primary elections amid other major c...
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College athletes could profit from likeness under bill passed by Illinois HouseMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - College athletes in Illinois would be able to independently profit from their image or likeness under a bill passed Saturday by the Illinois House. It's th...
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Illinois House passes controversial gun bill inspired by Henry Pratt shooting in AuroraMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Saturday that would require gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for or renewing a Firearm Owner Ident...
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Illinois House passes bill requiring 30 minutes of recess for K-5 studentsMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Elementary schoolchildren in all public schools in Illinois would be entitled to at least 30 minutes of unstructured playtime each day under a bill that pa...