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Protesters gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachmentFeb 05, 2025 6:06 pm - Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk. The group stood in the...
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Pritzker signs law to prioritize ‘kin first’ approach to placing foster childrenFeb 05, 2025 4:46 pm - Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.
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Study highlights retail’s economic impact statewideFeb 05, 2025 9:44 am - Retail accounts for more than 10% of Illinois’ gross domestic product, according to the results of a study released Tuesday.
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How Trump tariffs could impact trade in IllinoisFeb 04, 2025 1:17 pm - President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than $100 billion worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
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Groups want after-school program funding releasedFeb 03, 2025 7:29 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education to release $50 million that was included in this year’s budget to fund those programs.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Dave Joens retires as Illinois State Archivist after 20 years, plans to pursue writing history books in retirement.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - As TikTok's fate hangs in the balance, Illinois politicians ask: Can it be saved or sold to a US company, or will a ban be the only option?
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - Lawmakers file over 1,800 bills in Illinois, including measures to provide alternatives to prison, ban plastic bags, allow psilocybin use, and more.
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Feb 01, 2025 4:00 am - With prescription prices soaring, Illinois legislators announced a bill to create a board that would review and set upper payment limits to cap medication costs. Pharma companies have argued overall prices have risen modestly.
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Michael Madigan's fate now rests with juryJan 30, 2025 2:37 pm - It was a well-known aphorism during former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record 36 years in power that while others in the state’s political realm were merely ...