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Illinois Lawmakers Want To Add Penalties For Killing Police Dogs
Illinois lawmakers are moving toward adding penalties for people who kill police dogs in DUI crashes. The Illinois House approved the plan last week. Rockford state Rep. Joe Sosnowski said there curre...
Apr 19, 2021 graham berry / CC
House Passes Proposal To Help Pay Low-Income Residents' Housing Applications
The Illinois House is advancing a bill that would help struggling families pay housing application fees. Democratic state lawmakers are proposing a special grant program for low-income residents needi...
Apr 19, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
New Bill Proposes Term Limits For Legislative Leaders
A new bill is proposing term limits for leaders in the Illinois General Assembly. A measure that advanced out of committee that would require leadership to change at least every ten years. Roles affec...
Apr 19, 2021 Jim Bowen / CC
Lawmakers Praise Clean Energy Project Coming to Decatur
State Sen. Chapin Rose and State Representative Dan Caulkins say that news of the groundbreaking zero-emission "Broadwing" facility coming to Decatur is a big deal for the local economy. "This is huge...
Apr 16, 2021
Rose Advances Legislation to Create Mahomet Aquifer Council
The future of one of the state's most important sources of water could soon have a new organization tasked with guiding and protecting its future. State Sen. Chapin Rose recently advanced legislation ...
Apr 16, 2021 Enid Martindale / CC
Disability Advocates Call For Improved Accessibility At State Capitol
Disability advocates are calling for improved accessibility at the state Capitol. The Illinois Network of Centers of Independent Living is working with lawmakers on a proposed bill to create better ac...
Apr 16, 2021 Justin Brockie / CC
Initial Unemployment Claims Up Slightly Again Last Week
Another 17,000 Illinoisans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, which's around 760 more than the week before. Another 1,630 independent contractors applied for benefits last week, nearly...
Apr 16, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
House Moving Forward With Bill Addressing School Bullying
The Illinois House is moving forward with a bill to address school bullying. The bill would provide help from counselors or therapists for students who experience attacks based on race, religion, or e...
Apr 16, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Illinois Governor Sees Good News In Coronavirus Trends
Illinois' governor says he sees some good news in the state's coronavirus numbers. Governor JB Pritzker yesterday said the state is seeing the 'beginning' of a drop in new coronavirus positives. More ...
Apr 16, 2021
Matt Whitehead Selected to Succeed Jack Kenney on Park Board
The Decatur Park Board of Commissioners has selected a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Jack Kenny. On Tuesday, the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners unanimously selected Matt Wh...
Apr 15, 2021
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