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Illinois Advances Ban on Styrofoam Food Containers for a Cleaner Future

Illinois is moving closer to a cleaner environment as Senate Bill 1531, spearheaded by State Senator Laura Fine, advances in the state legislature. The measure aims to prohibit the sale and distribution of food containers made from polystyrene foam—commonly known as Styrofoam—across Illinois starting ...
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Illinois Bill Proposes Wage Increase for Direct Support Professionals

State Senator Celina Villanueva is championing Senate Bill 1617, aiming to boost wages for Illinois Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The legislation would require the Illinois Department of Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for agencies ...
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Honoring Vietnam War Veterans and Americas Legacy of Freedom and Refuge

Marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon, State Senator Mark Walker reflected on his service during a press conference at the Illinois Capitol. Senator Walker emphasized that he and his fellow soldiers fought for fundamental freedoms ...
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WATCH: Illinois senators pass measure allowing farmers to cull crop-damaging deer

(The Center Square) – Illinois farmers may soon be able to act when deer damage their crops. ...
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WATCH: GOP seeks cuts, no tax hikes with one month left on budget

(The Center Square) – With one month left before the deadline to approve a $55 billion Illinois state budget, taxpayers still haven’t seen the finalized plan on how ...
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WATCH: Service honors fallen Illinois police officers in 2024

(The Center Square) – Emotions ran high Thursday during the annual ceremony to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in ...
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Watch: Chicago mayor’s progressive income tax idea would hurt Illinois, economist says

(The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago is pushing for a progressive income tax in Illinois, even though a recent economic report says it would make the ...
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Illinois Students Shine in Organ Donor Poster Contest to Save Lives

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias revealed the winners of this year’s Organ & Tissue Donor Poster Contest. Katherine Bersnak, a 5th grader from St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, claimed the top honor. Her winning artwork will appear in schools, libraries, and ...
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Illinois Bill Empowers Local Authorities to Combat Human Trafficking in Hospitality Industry

State Senator Mike Halpin has introduced a measure aimed at strengthening the fight against human trafficking by empowering local authorities. Under Senate Bill 1422, municipalities would gain the power to enforce compliance with human trafficking recognition training at hotels, restaurants, and truck stops, with ...
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WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday May 1st, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop share comments he received asking Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
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Illinois quick hits: Convenience store owner convicted; teacher of the year announced

Convenience store owner convicted A federal jury has convicted the owner of five ...
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Illinois quick hits: Bill would ban styrofoam containers; Senate passes early release bill

Bill would ban styrofoam containers Beginning in 2030, polystyrene foam disposable food containers ...
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