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Governor sends ethics bill back to lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD – An ethics bill that was hotly debated during the spring legislative session is headed back to the General Assembly with a request...
State school board gets pushback on mask mandate
SPRINGFIELD – A capacity crowd packed into the Illinois State Board of Education room on Wednesday as many more stood outside the building to...
GOP says census data proves new maps illegal
SPRINGFIELD – Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly say new, detailed census numbers released last week show the legislative maps that Democrats pushed through...
State Fair butter cow unveiled
SPRINGFIELD – The final preparation for the opening of the 2021 Illinois State Fair took place Wednesday with the traditional unveiling of the butter...
New law expands access to family leave
SPRINGFIELD – A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave.
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State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate
SPRINGFIELD – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday,...