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Illinois Senate Republicans Propose Tax Relief and Preschool Credits to Support Working Families

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a new legislative package targeting the economic challenges facing working families across the state. The proposals eliminate state sales taxes on prescription medications and diapers and also create tax credits designed to help families afford preschool and support early ...
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Illinois Unveils Highway Memorial Signs Honoring Fallen State Police Officers

Illinois is set to honor every State Police officer killed in the line of duty with new uniform memorial signs along its highways. The initiative, announced by state officials on Illinois Trooper Day, ensures all 73 fallen officers since 1922 are recognized, including Trooper ...
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Illinois Advances Statewide Rules for High Speed Electric Bikes and Micromobility Devices

Illinois lawmakers have taken a major step toward safer streets with a new measure regulating high-speed e-bikes, e-motos, and electric micromobility devices. The initiative, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, aims to create statewide rules for electric vehicles capable of exceeding 28 miles ...
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Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability

(The Center Square) - Community colleges in Illinois could soon offer Bachelor's degree programs to Illinois residents. Officials, lawmakers and students all say the initiative would make higher education more accessible, affordable and benefit the state's economy. ...
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Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission

(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities and should therefore be disbanded, according to a group of Republican lawmakers who comprise the Illinois Freedom Caucus. ...
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Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally

(The Center Square) - The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day on May 1 to one focused on civic engagement, student voice and standing up to the White House. ...
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Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ramped up his campaign for new housing in Illinois, and he expects taxpayers to pitch in. After announcing the Building Up ...
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Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban

(The Center Square) - The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school day. Senate Bill 2427 passed after a floor amendment ...
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Ex-Dem Rep. Stoneback can’t sue gun control group, current Rep. Olickal over NRA smears

An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a former Democratic state representative who sued them for allegedly lying about her gun control positions amid a Democratic primary race. ...
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Illinois leaders sweat over tight budget; GOP wants more cuts

(The Center Square) - State legislative leaders from both parties spoke to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce about the broad state of legislation and their priorities Thursday in Springfield, as the end of the General Assembly's spring session draws closer. ...
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041726 CHAMBER DAY

Illinois leaders sweat over tight budget; GOP wants more cuts 041726 CHAMBER DAY IRN ...
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Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he would like the General Assembly to move faster on legislation for the Chicago Bears, but questions about taxation loom large over a proposed megaprojects bill. ...
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