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Rookie Governor Lands ‘Historic’ First Session
The Illinois General Assembly finally finished its annual legislative session this weekend, with lawmakers approving item after item on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agenda.
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Gas Tax Hike, Higher Cigarette Tax and More Gambling To Cover $45 Billion Construction Plan
Illinois lawmakers doubled the gas tax, raised vehicle registration fees and the tax on tobacco – all to gather money for a $45 billion statewide construction program.
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Jury Selection To Start In Trial Of Illinois Man In Missing Chinese Scholar Case
Jury selection begins Monday in Peoria for Brendt Christensen, the former University of Illinois graduate student accused in the 2017 disapearance and suspected killing of Yingying Zhang of China.
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Budget Done — Building And Gambling Plans To Go
Illinoisans will soon pay more for gasoline and cigarettes. Those are just two tax increases needed to pay for a $45 billion infrastructure plan, which includes money from sports betting and additional casinos.
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Illinois Ok’s Legal Marijuana By January, Pritzker To Sign
Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers approved a massive 610-page proposal that is touted as one of the most equitable in the country.
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Abortion Rights Bill Heading To Governor
Legislation meant to protect abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned is headed to the governor’s desk.
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Eastern Illinois Counties Have Some Of The Highest Food Insecurity Rates In The State
A new report from the nonprofit Feeding America found that food insecurity in east-central Illinois is higher than in most parts of the state.
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Illinois Issues: Children’s Access To Mental Health Care Is In Critical Condition
Illinois has too few mental health providers to deal with demand, putting those who don't get care at risk.
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Deadline Day For Legislating — Time Running Out On Marijuana, Gambling, Infrastructure, Budget ...
Friday is the last day of the Illinois General Assembly’s scheduled spring legislative session, and lawmakers still have a long list of things to do.
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With Rate Legislation, Final Piece Of Graduated Income Tax Plan Falling Into Place
Democrats are almost finished carrying out one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top campaign pledges, as the Illinois House on Thursday approved tax brackets for his proposed graduated income tax.
