Cullerton’s advice to new Senate president: Unify
January 19, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position — “bring everyone together.” Chicago Democrat John Cullerton…
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Thousands of Illinoisans to get driving privileges back
January 18, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have had their driver’s license suspended or revoked for having too many unpaid parking tickets or fines for other non-moving…
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New Illinois gun dealer regulations go into effect today
January 17, 2020New rules governing how retail gun dealers do business go into effect Friday, Jan. 17 and include the types of records they must keep, how weapons and ammunition are to be stored and…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS Report: corn, soybean production down
January 16, 2020It’s official: the release of the 2019 USDA Illinois Crop Production Summary confirmed massive harvest losses for corn and soybeans, and we have the data. Did Illinois retain production…
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Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls at state government
January 16, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Government reform advocates in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to impose stricter rules on lobbying activity at the Statehouse, including a ban on lawmakers themselves…
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Ag director ‘shocked’ he had ‘rape in Champaign’ email as he steps down
January 15, 2020SPRINGFIELD – The state’s agriculture director resigned last weekend at the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to disclose contents of a 2012 email that pointed to the possible…
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Republicans blast property tax task force report
January 14, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Republicans on Jan. 8 blasted a draft final report from the special Property Tax Relief Task Force that lawmakers formed last year. They said the…
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Draft report on property taxes calls for consolidating school districts
January 13, 2020SPRINGFIELD — A task force formed to study ways to reduce property tax burden on Illinois residents is calling for consolidation of school districts and other local units of government…
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