Articles filed under Illinois
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Explore green space stewardship practices, emerging trends at 2024 Gateway Green ConferenceJan 12, 2024 2:35 pm - Evolving research and environmental changes make it more important than ever for professionals who work with trees, landscapes, natural areas, and parks to remain curren...
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Suzi Wirtz joins Illinois Park & Recreation Association as executive directorJan 02, 2024 2:16 pm - Illinois Park & Recreation Association will be welcoming Suzi Wirtz as its new executive director on Jan. 2. Wirtz brings to our organization a wealth of experience as a...
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More than 300 new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of themDec 28, 2023 2:14 pm - More than 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing ...
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Why some suburbs are scrambling to opt out of state’s new paid-leave law before Jan. 1Dec 23, 2023 5:19 pm - An Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 will guarantee nearly all workers in the state the right to 40 hours of paid leave each year, leaving local governments with police, ...
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These personalized license plate requests made the ‘naughty list’Dec 20, 2023 8:26 pm - ‘IOWASUX’ and others were too hot to handle
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State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikesDec 15, 2023 9:06 am - Decisions continue shift at Illinois Commerce Commission toward tighter regulation of utilities CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday curtailed proposed ...
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progressDec 14, 2023 7:11 pm - Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illin...
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Less salmon, more glass in Google’s Thompson Center redoDec 14, 2023 5:15 am - Google shows drawings, plans to retain iconic atrium
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Lt. Gov. Stratton launches statewide initiative to advance financial health, well-being of womenDec 12, 2023 2:51 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is launching a new initiative dedicated to advancing women’s financial wholeness: We Thrive. We Thrive is focused on fostering financial health,...
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Big upgrades coming to Union Station; more trains to Midwestern cities plannedDec 12, 2023 5:00 am - A massive revamp of Chicago's Union Station plus potentially more trains to Midwestern cities including Milwaukee are among the projects Amtrak is eying with over $101 m...