General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings
— March 20, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers….
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Illinois officials say a lot is at stake in getting accurate census count
— March 17, 2020SPRINGFIELD — People throughout the United States can begin filling out their census forms online and state officials in Illinois are pulling out all the stops to make sure the state…
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Many interests at play in energy overhaul discussions
— March 7, 2020SPRINGFIELD — One day after hundreds rallied at the Capitol in support of a sweeping clean energy reform package, a Senate committee heard hours of testimony on the intricacies of…
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Bill supporters say coal tar-based sealants endanger health, water supplies
— March 4, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their…
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Views differ on Pritzker’s graduated tax-dependent budget plan
— February 21, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ chief fiscal and investment officers lauded the economic opportunities afforded if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” proposal in November….
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Coalition looks to end gas bill surcharge in Illinois
— March 9, 2020SPRINGFIELD — A 2013 state law allowing utilities to tack natural gas surcharges onto consumer bills for the purpose of funding infrastructure improvements is under scrutiny at the…
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111th House district race one of state’s most expensive
— March 4, 2020Among all races for the Illinois General Assembly during this election cycle, Metro East’s 111th House of Representatives District has become the fifth most contested in the state,…
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Metro East new briefs
— February 26, 2020Lambert may consider coordination with other airports Coordination among St. Louis area airports — including MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah and St. Louis Downtown Airport in Sauget…
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