Dems Vow Down-Ballot Effort, Red-State Reach
Thousands of Illinois Democrats met Thursday in Springfield for the party’s annual state fair brunch. Candidates repeated familiar attacks on Republicans. But some say they need to do more.
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Rauner Signs Bill Requiring More Inspections, Notifications For Gas Field
Beginning next year, a new law will require People’s Gas to pay for yearly state inspections of its downstate natural gas storage field, and to notify local residents and authorities whenever a leak occurs. Governor Bruce Rauner signed the legislation at the University of Illinois Thursday.
Live From The State Fair: Ag, Food, Entertainment, And President Lincoln
On the 21st: We're live from the Illinois State Fair! Whether it's agriculture, food, entertainment, and family fun, we've got you covered.
Pritzker Makes Campaign Stop In Champaign
Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker made his pitch to downstate voters on Wednesday at a campaign stop at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall in Champaign.
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Illinois Families, Kids With Disabilities Suffer Without Childcare
According to a new study from the University of Nevada, nearly 70 percent of surveyed childcare professionals in the state indicated they have at least some difficulty caring for infants and toddlers with disabilities. A lack of childcare providers willing to accept children with both social, emotional and physical special needs is a common problem for families in Illinois.