State of Illinois
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In conference call, Pritzker tells Trump his rhetoric is ‘making it worse’ as protests rage on
Trump tells governors ‘you have to do retribution’ in response to destructive actions at protests By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com…
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Mendoza unequivocal: No raises for lawmakers
But legislative back-and-forth shows complexity of state lawmaker pay law By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The complexities of…
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Pritzker lifts ban on worship services starting Friday
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend…
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Illinois Secretary of State facilities to begin reopening June 1
Illinois Secretary of State facilities will begin reopening for business on June 1 with a focus on new drivers, those…
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Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Senate on early Sunday morning passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion…
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Senate GOP: Stay in session until we have bipartisan reopening plan
Brady: ‘This discussion needs to go beyond 2:30 in the afternoon press conferences’ By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD –…
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Vote-by-mail expansion headed for governor’s signature after Senate passage
Bill also allows curbside voting, makes Election Day a state holiday this year By BEN ORNERCapitol News Illinoisborner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD –…
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Workers’ comp omnibus passes both houses
Deal between business, labor sees near-unanimous support By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A compromise bill between business and…
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Illinois unemployment rate climbs to record 16.4% in April
New jobless claims in May appear to level out By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois unemployment rate…
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GOP seeks to remove graduated tax measure from ballot
Pritzker says call shows Republicans ‘lack confidence’ in their position By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – State Republican leadership…
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