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Illinois Legislation Seeks to Enhance Mental Health Care for Defendants Found Unfit to Stand Trial

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa has advanced legislation aimed at improving mental health care for defendants found unfit to stand trial. House Bill 3572 clarifies when such individuals should be diverted from jail to outpatient mental health treatment. The measure also introduces a process ...
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Illinois Senate Advances Bill for Mandatory Background Checks on Sports Officials

A new bill aimed at protecting student athletes has cleared the Illinois Senate. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen successfully advanced House Bill 2521, which strengthens background checks for sports officials in high school athletics. Currently, only school employees like bus drivers must undergo fingerprint background ...
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Illinois Advances Bill to Protect Reproductive Health Access

Illinois lawmakers have advanced House Bill 3637, a significant measure aimed at safeguarding access to reproductive health medications. Led by State Senator Karina Villa, the legislation would preserve the availability of drugs like mifepristone even if federal approval is withdrawn, provided their safety is ...
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Illinois Advances Bill to Ease Student Loan Burden

Illinois lawmakers have advanced new support for those grappling with student loans. State Senator Omar Aquino’s proposal, House Bill 1430, cleared the Senate on Thursday. The measure allows the state treasurer to invest in refinanced student loans and collaborate with financial institutions to offer ...
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Morrison Mustangs Dominate IHSA Sectional, Eye State Gold

The Morrison Mustangs didn’t just show up at the IHSA Class 1A Rockridge Sectional—they stormed the track, torched the field, and made one thing crystal clear: they’re coming for gold at state. The Morrison Mustangs secured first place at the IHSA Class 1A Rockridge ...
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Voting Opens June 4 for the 2025 Best of Sauk Valley Awards

Voting Opens June 4 for the 2025 Best of Sauk Valley AwardsSTERLING, IL — May 22, 2025 — Regional Media News is excited to announce that voting for the 2025 Best of Sauk Valley Voting will officially begin on Tuesday, June 4, at 12:00 ...
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Illinois Reminds Employers of Teen Labor Laws and Protections

The Illinois Department of Labor is issuing a reminder about regulations surrounding teen employment this summer. For those under 16, an employment certificate is a must, and they’re barred from working in hazardous jobs or during certain hours of the day. Employers are required ...
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Stay Safe on Illinois Waters: Boating Safety Tips and Regulations

Illinois authorities are sounding the alarm after 63 boating accidents and 15 fatalities were reported in 2024. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Police is emphasizing the importance of life jackets and sober boating. Free safety courses are offered throughout the state to ...
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Illinois Department of Revenue Makes History with Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

The Illinois Department of Revenue has made state history by earning the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a recognition from Mental Health America. This award signifies the first time any Illinois state government agency has received this honor. To achieve Gold status, ...
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Lawmakers Criticized Over Enforcement of Pretrial Conditions in Child Pornography Case

A 37-year-old Woodford County man faces 21 counts of possessing child pornography following an extensive investigation and a search of his home. After the state’s attorney requested to deny pre-trial release, a judge, citing the Pretrial Fairness Act, ruled the defendant could not be ...
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Illinois Family Reunited with WWII Hero’s Purple Heart Through State Initiative

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has reunited a cherished piece of history with the family of late World War II Army Corporal Henry Van Der Noord from Lansing. Through Operation Purple Heart, Frerichs presented the corporal’s Purple Heart medal, marking the thirteenth successful return ...
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Illinois Hunters Set New Record with Over 18,000 Wild Turkeys Harvested

Illinois hunters are celebrating a new milestone this turkey season, with a record 18,189 wild turkeys harvested across the state. That number surpasses last year’s tally by nearly a thousand birds. The top five counties—Jo Daviess, Jefferson, Pike, Marion, and Pope—all contributed significantly to ...
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