Lawmakers push to reform state’s bail system
— October 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Some state lawmakers are looking to reform the cash bail system in Illinois, mainly by ending the use of money bonds as a factor in preventing a suspect’s release….
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Judge: Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’
— October 20, 2020SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge has ruled local units of government are exempt from a law the General Assembly passed this year declaring the Nov. 3 general election as a state…
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Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo
— August 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Federal prosecutors said Monday, Aug. 24 they still expect to file additional charges against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo, and a judge scheduled a hearing in 60 days…
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Illinois Democrats outline ethics proposals
— August 14, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Several Democratic state lawmakers called a virtual news conference on Thursday, Aug. 13 in support of ethics reforms, hours before news broke that another Democratic…
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Pritzker: Further shutdowns ‘inevitable’ if virus metrics continue to rise
— August 12, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday announced the release of $46 million in grant funding for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, warned of potential further…
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Legislation would push diversity in renewable energy
— October 16, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers and renewable energy stakeholders are calling for legislative action on measures meant to bring funding to and diversify the clean energy industry in the state….
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Redistricting reformers seek to change to legislative mapping process
— August 18, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Reformers say it’s time for Illinoisans to “advocate for themselves” when lawmakers redraw the state’s political boundaries in a few months. That’s the message…
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Pandemic aid to start flowing to local governments in Illinois
— August 13, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The state of Illinois will soon begin distributing $250 million in federal funds to help cities, counties and other units of local government pay for pandemic-related…
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