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GOP lawmakers raise concerns about ‘decoupling’ bill

Bill failed in lame duck, could resurface in regular session

By Sarah Mansur - Capitol News Illinois

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January 22, 2021 at 4:03 pm CST

Pritzker criticizes federal rollout of vaccines to nursing homes

Local health departments, some pharmacies to begin taking appointments Monday for residents who qualify for Phase 1B

By Emily K. Coleman

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January 22, 2021 at 3:10 pm CST

IDPH: Chicago, suburban Cook on track for indoor dining in Tier 1, effective Saturday

Region 4 also moves ahead to Tier 2, meaning all regions are out of Tier 3 mitigations

By John Sahly

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January 22, 2021 at 11:14 am CST

Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue

Restore, Reinvest and Renew program helps communities hit by war on drugs

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois

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January 21, 2021 at 5:29 pm CST

Lame Duck Look Back: How the Black Caucus passed criminal justice reform

Private negotiations, crunch-time changes led to bill’s passage

By Raymon Troncoso - Capitol News Illinois | Report for America

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January 21, 2021 at 3:45 pm CST

Lame Duck Look Back: Education bill to revamp social studies classes

Bill also puts heavier emphasis on computer science and computer literacy

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois

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January 21, 2021 at 8:09 am CST

Lame Duck Look Back: Bill allows victims to collect pretrial interest on civil damages

Legislation needs governor’s signature to become law

By Sarah Mansur - Capitol News Illinois

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January 19, 2021 at 3:47 pm CST

Heightened security measures remain in place at Illinois Capitol after quiet weekend

While there have been no confirmed threats made against the Illinois Capitol, heightened security measures remain in place “out of an abundance of caution” after a quiet weekend in the capital city.

By TIM KIRSININKAS

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January 19, 2021 at 7:57 am CST

Vote by mail, remote voting, ‘decoupling’ bills fail in lame duck session

Gov. Pritzker expects business tax change will be revisited in 102nd General Assembly

By Sarah Mansur - Capitol News Illinois

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January 18, 2021 at 2:29 pm CST

Thousands of Illinois Drivers Would Get Their Licenses Back Under a Criminal Justice Reform Bill

If Gov. JB Pritzker signs the measure that lawmakers passed this week, motorists will no longer lose their licenses for unpaid red-light and speed camera tickets.

By Melissa Sanchez

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January 18, 2021 at 8:52 am CST

Tier 3, 2, 1? Phase 4? How does a region move forward in Illinois

There are three metrics for a region to hit in order to advance out of a tier and ultimately back to Phase 4 of the state’s Restore Illinois plan.

By John Sahly

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January 15, 2021 at 2:04 pm CST

Prosecutors seek restrictions on Kyle Rittenhouse after bar stop

The motion also said five men at the tavern serenaded Rittenhouse with the song “Proud of Your Boy," which has become the anthem of the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group whose members have been identified as being involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

By The Associated Press

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January 14, 2021 at 8:44 am CST

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GOP lawmakers raise concerns about ‘decoupling’ bill


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Pritzker criticizes federal rollout of vaccines to nursing homes


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IDPH: Chicago, suburban Cook on track for indoor dining in Tier 1, effective Saturday


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Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue


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Lame Duck Look Back: How the Black Caucus passed criminal justice reform


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Lame Duck Look Back: Education bill to revamp social studies classes


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Prosecutors seek restrictions on Kyle Rittenhouse after bar stop


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Black Caucus passes criminal justice omnibus bill through Senate


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