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6 days ago · by Medill Illinois News Bureau. October 31, 2024. 610. Illinois launched the "Help Stop Hate" program to address rising hate crimes, offering victims and witnesses support through a multilingual,... Read more. The latest Illinois news coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout Illinois.
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2 days ago · by Capitol News Illinois. November 1, 2024. 584. Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel is covering the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan from the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Each Friday morning, we will update this feature with a rundown of the week’s court proceedings. ADVERTISEMENT. Investigations.
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts ...
Aug 28, 2024 · Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to …
Election Guide
Key dates . Aug. 7: First day to submit vote-by-mail application Sept. 26: Early voting begins and election authorities begin mailing ballots Oct. 8: Last day to register via the normal process Oct. 9: Grace period registration begins (new in-person registrants must vote when they register) Oct. 20: Online voter registration closes Oct. 31: Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Dec 5, 2023 · Illinois’ assault weapons ban is wide-ranging and affects a variety of firearms and accessories, most notably weapons based on the design of the AR-15. The law classifies more than 170 different models of firearm as assault weapons. The statute also lists several general types of weapons under its definition of assault weapon, including AK ...
IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects
Jul 7, 2023 · VIEWS. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, airports, rail lines and other infrastructure throughout the state. The latest version of the plan, which IDOT updates annually ...
Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the state after a decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior last week. The move represents the first victory in the tribe’s larger effort to regain the approximately 1,280 ...
What’s in the SAFE-T Act? A look at the 2021 criminal justice …
May 18, 2022 · SPRINGFIELD – Amid a campaign season in which every constitutional office and seat in the Illinois General Assembly will be up for vote, rising crime and a landmark criminal justice reform passed in 2021 have become dominant topics for Republicans trying to loosen Democrats’ hold on state government.
Local Election Guide
City of Bloomington . Election Commission Executive Director: Luke Stremlau Website: https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/ Email: [email protected] Phone number: (309) 888-5136 Address: 121 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Bloomington, IL 61701 Useful links: Main election page Voter registration information
FOID, red flags and restraining orders: How state laws regulate …
Jul 9, 2022 · By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected]. A mass shooting in Highland Park at a Fourth of July parade prompted questions about how the suspect was able to obtain a gun in a state with some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.