Articles filed under Illinois
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How racism, reform and grace shaped Jesse White's long careerJan 02, 2023 4:30 am - He's fought racism and corruption, inspired thousands of young people and managed an office serving 8.7 million drivers. Now, after over two decades on the job, Illinois...
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Higher fuel tax, minimum wage hike among new Illinois laws starting todayJan 01, 2023 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Several new laws took effect in Illinois when the calendar turned over to 2023. For most people who work a minimum-wage job, the new year will bring a pay ...
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State Supreme Court halts abolition of cash bailDec 31, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system in the state on Saturday, just a day before that landmark criminal justice reform was poised to t...
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How to properly dispose of old smoke detectorsDec 31, 2022 12:00 am - At the start of 2023, Illinois' updated Smoke Detector Act will officially go into effect, requiring residents to replace their old smoke alarms with detectors that have...
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Raoul files intent to appeal judge's ruling on end of cash bailDec 30, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday notified the state Supreme Court that he will appeal a Kankakee County judge's ruling that eliminating cash...
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Kankakee judge: SAFE-T Act's ending of cash bail is unconstitutionalDec 28, 2022 12:00 am - A Kankakee County judge has ruled that the portion of the state's controversial SAFE-T Act ending cash bail is unconstitutional. The judge's ruling late Wednesday comes ...
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On the ballot in 2023: Southern governors, big-city mayorsDec 28, 2022 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be asking voters for a second term leading one of the nation's biggest cities. Republicans will try to take full control o...
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New law to reduce license plate fees for older adults, people with disabilitiesDec 28, 2022 12:00 am - Adults older than 65 and people with disabilities who earn a lower income will have the cost of their annual vehicle license plate renewal fee reduced in the new year. A...
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Chicago Department of Aviation: Southwest must extend policies on reimbursementsDec 28, 2022 12:00 am - The Chicago Department of Aviation has urged Southwest Airlines to “better communicate with the public and further extend its policies on reimbursements and cancellation...
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What to expect after cash bail ends Jan. 1, with insight from New Jersey and New YorkDec 27, 2022 4:00 am - In less than a week, the pretrial fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act will take effect, ushering in sweeping criminal justice reforms that include the elimination of cash...