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Gun owners frustrated with FOID application backlog
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Despite a temporary rule that extends the expiration dates for Firearm Owners Identification cards and concealed carry permits,...
Caution during holidays urged as Illinois continues to see COVID-19 spikes
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – As statewide COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continue to increase, officials on Wednesday warned Illinoisans to take precautions...
Illinois surpasses 660k combined early, mail votes
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – With just three weeks remaining before the Nov. 3 general election, more than 660,000 voters in Illinois have...
Mitigations lifted in Metro East area; hospitalizations rise
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – State officials announced Friday that they are lifting the enhanced restrictions that have been in place for more...
Think tank’s lawsuit takes aim at graduated tax ballot language
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – A think tank once tied to Republican former Gov. Bruce Rauner is suing the Illinois State Board of Elections and...
State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Revenues flowing into state coffers from legalized gambling operations plummeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30...