Articles filed under Capitol News Illinois
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Democrats' proposed Supreme Court remap evokes failed GOP attemptMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - If Democrats have their way, the state's five Illinois Supreme Court districts could be redrawn this year for the first time in more than five decades. Dem...
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Senate passes bill to create housing program for mentally ill, substance abusersMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate passed a bill Wednesday which would create a new housing program for individuals living with mental illness or substance use disorders....
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Republicans tie Democratic mapmaking effort to latest indictmentMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - Capitol News Illinois rtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Republicans on Wednesday tried to tie an indictment of a longtime lieutenant of former House Speake...
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Dems release proposal for new Supreme Court district mapsMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday released a new proposed Illinois Supreme Court district map, redrawing district lines to maximize Dem...
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Senate advances bills to provide menstrual hygiene products at universities, homeless sheltersMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate passed two bills Tuesday that would advise state universities and colleges, as well as homeless shelters, to provide menstrual hygiene ...
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Abortion foes to challenge 'culturally responsive' teaching standardsMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The leader of one of the state's largest anti-abortion group told a legislative committee Tuesday that the group intend to file a legal challenge against t...
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Media literacy bill sent to governorMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - The state Senate on Tuesday approved House Bill 234, which would require public high schools in the state to offer instruction in how to understand and evaluate news and...
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Bill decriminalizing HIV transmission passes SenateMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate on Tuesday passed a measure decriminalizing the transmission of HIV. The measure has already passed the House and will need only a sign...
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Redistricting hearings open amid partisan divideMay 25, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers opened their first public hearing Tuesday on a proposed set of new House and Senate district maps with Democrats and Republicans still a...
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Why Democrats might redraw Illinois Supreme Court district mapsMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Drawing new district lines for state and federal elections is the main focus for lawmakers when they begin the redistricting process every 10 years. But Il...