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Measure Extending Medical Marijuana Program Passes IL House
A measure extending the sunset date for Illinois medical marijuana pilot program passed the Illinois House Monday, and now heads to the state Senate.
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Illinois Issues: Budget Impasse May Prove Setback To Governor’s Prison Reduction Goal
Soon after taking office, Gov. Bruce Rauner set a goal of cutting Illinois' prison population by a quarter over the next decade. But the current budget crisis has cut off funding for programs that could be key to meeting his target.
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Illinois May Be Set To Repeat Budget-Less Year
Illinois could be heading into a second year without a budget. Lawmakers are beginning their final day of the regularly-scheduled spring session without a deal.
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Rauner, Lawmakers Remain Deadlocked On Budget; Time Is Short
Lawmakers were working Memorial Day and legislative leaders were meeting with Rauner in the afternoon, but the chances for an agreement are becoming slimmer by the hour. On Sunday, Gov. Bruce Rauner vowed to veto the spending plan approved by House Democrats last week.
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Veterans Administration Hospital In Need Of Women’s Clothing Donations
Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville says they are in need of more women’s clothing donations. One 88-year-old man from Champaign-Urbana is calling on more people to help out.
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After School Program Supplements Art Education & More
Often times kids need a place to go after school lets out, especially in places like the east side of Springfield - where Feithsans Elementary School is located. About 90% of the kids who attend come from low-income families, though many parents work long hours to make ends meet. That's where the 21st Century program comes into play - it's a joint effort of District 186 and the Springfield Urban League - and relies heavily on the time and talents of volunteers.
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Rauner Reverses Course On Medical Marijuana, Backs Expansion
There's an agreement in place between Gov. Bruce Rauner to extend Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program. Legislation filed Friday would extend the program to July 2020, and add two more qualifying conditions - post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness. The measure still requires a vote by lawmakers.
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Dick Van Dyke Officially Returning Home Next Month
The 90-year old actor's return to Danville will include fundraising events to preserve his childhood home. Public events will include a tribute at Danville High School, following by a reception at Harrison Park. "Through all my 90 years, I've remained, in my heart, the same Midwestern nerd you knew so long ago," Van Dyke said in a statement released by Mayor Scott Eisenhauer.
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Illinois Legislature Approves Eliminating Tampon Tax
The Illinois House passed a measure Thursday to removes sales tax on feminine hygiene products sold in the state. The measure now goes to Governor Bruce Rauner.
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‘A Sense Of Urgency Is Palpable’ As State Budget Clock Ticks
On Wednesday, tempers at the capitol flared; but Thursday the legislature's top Republicans shifted toward an optimistic stance on the budget situation. Amanda Vinicky has the details.