New measures aim to strengthen Scott’s Law
— August 13, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Seventeen crashes involving Illinois state troopers or their vehicles have occurred in 2021 as a result of violations to the state’s traffic law known as “Scott’s…
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‘Back to Business’ program aims to offset pandemic losses
— August 11, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The state announced a $250 million “Back to Business” grant program aimed at assisting small businesses in the recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated…
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State commits $10 million to boost training in building trades
— August 9, 2021Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have launched a new Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, leveraging a $10 million commitment…
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Pritzker signs bills aiming to address ‘period poverty’
— August 5, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those who can’t afford them. Two of the…
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State puts mask mandate in place for schools, care facilities
— August 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Masks will be required at all Illinois long-term care facilities, day cares and all public and private Pre-K-12 schools, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced amid a nationwide…
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New lIllinois law expands access to family leave
— August 11, 2021SPRINGFIELD – A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday,…
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Pritzker urges lawmakers to act on energy bill as talks stall
— August 6, 2021SPRINGFIELD – With talks between labor and environmental groups at an impasse, and with the clock ticking on the impending closure of two nuclear plants in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
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Pritzker signs legislation establishing an elected Chicago School Board
— August 5, 2021Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation creating an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. The legislation expands the size of the board from the existing seven members to 21…
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