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Bill would amend death certificate language for deaths related to fentanyl in Illinois A new bill proposed by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) would classify certain fentanyl deaths as poisonings instead of overdoses.

Bill would amend death certificate language for deaths related to fentanyl in Illinois

Abughazaleh claims ‘undercover’ Fine staffer visited office During her Thursday night stand-up comedy routine at the Prattic, congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh accused State Sen. Laura Fine’s (D-Glenview) field director of covertly visiting her Rogers...

Abughazaleh claims ‘undercover’ Fine staffer visited campaign office

Illinois arts funding shouldn't be treated as an afterthought State leaders mobilize around the Bears. They can do the same for the arts. Also, volunteering, Israel, housing, Iran, Trump, Kristi Noem, Ticketmaster, Jesse Jackson and the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Illinois arts funding shouldn't be treated as an afterthought

Two low-funded Republicans battle to run against Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in the fall For the GOP nomination for secretary of state, Diane M. Harris is going up against Walter Adamczyk for the right to compete against the current officeholder, Democrat Alexi Giannoulias.

Two low-funded Republicans battle to run against Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in the fall

Gayle Franzen, longtime Illinois and DuPage County public servant who helped build I-355, dies at 81 As DuPage County Board chairman, he worked to end long-standing rancor on the board while also reducing residents’ property taxes.

Gayle Franzen, longtime Illinois and DuPage County public servant who helped build I-355, dies at 81

Contested race emerges for Illinois’ 73rd House District after 9 years of running unopposed

Contested race emerges for Illinois’ 73rd House District after 9 years of running unopposed

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes | The Chicago Report | FOX 32 Chicago Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans. It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections.  Right here in Illinois, and Chicago, many are looking for solutions...

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes | The Chicago Report

What would robotaxis mean for the Chicago region? Robotaxis are already a fixture in cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. Now, autonomous vehicles could begin cruising in Chicago if ride-hailing company Waymo gets its way. “We cur...

What would robotaxis mean for the Chicago region? - Daily Herald

Chicago short nearly 225,000 affordable rental units for its poorest residents, report finds There are only 31 affordable homes for rent for every 100 extremely low-income renter households in Chicago, according to a new report released this Thursday.

Chicago short nearly 225,000 affordable rental units for its poorest residents, report finds

Rich Township culinary students to serve food at Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral at House of Hope in Chicago A group of culinary students from the south suburbs spent Thursday making preparations to serve the food at Rev. Jesse Jacksons' memorial at House of Hope in Chicago Friday.

Rich Township culinary students to serve food at Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral at House of ...

Reality is immaterial in today's politics Republicans are having a field day over Bill Clinton's testimony that JB Pritzker flew on Jeffrey Epstein's jet. But Democrats are also succumbing to fantasy worlds of their own making.

Reality is immaterial in today's politics

'I hope to increase the visibility of women in the trades': female electricians paving the way for m Only around 3% of electricians are women. Cara Siegel and Kendall Townsend are two of them, and they're shattering glass ceilings.

'I hope to increase the visibility of women in the trades': female electricians paving the way for m

National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois’ 9th District National Nurses United announced its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an educator, activist, and elected leader, he has proven...

National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th District

Illinois prediction markets bill seeks to prohibit sports trades - NEXT.io

Will County lawmaker advances legislation to protect homeowners from ‘storm chaser’ contractors Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

Will County lawmaker advances legislation to protect homeowners from ‘storm chaser’ contractors

Democrats Push for Year-Round E15 Sales To Expand Access to Markets for Farmers - Regional Media News WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would permit the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15. This change in policy would expand...

Democrats Push for Year-Round E15 Sales To Expand Access to Markets for Farmers

New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time Newly proposed legislation in Springfield would do away with daylight saving time in Illinois if Missouri and Iowa also opt out of the twice-a-year time changes.

New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time

4 Democratic women vying for Illinois Comptroller's Office appeal to voters ahead of primary Four Democratic women who want to become Illinois' next comptroller say it is one of the state's most important jobs, especially during a time when the Trump administration is cutting billions from Illinois.

4 Democratic women vying for Illinois Comptroller's Office appeal to voters ahead of primary

Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula - IPM Newsroom The proposed bill would calculate how much money each university needs based on factors like student enrollment and academic support.

Illinois universities adjust to reduced state funding as lawmakers consider new formula

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update

State legislators of both parties talk ‘Business, Budget & Bears’ in Schaumburg A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators Friday discussed the three Bs of “Business, Budget & Bears” at a morning forum organized by the Schaumburg Business Association. By the end, it was c...

State legislators of both parties talk 'Business, Budget & Bears' in Schaumburg

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update

Interview with Gov. JB Pritzker | Capitol Cast Governor JB Pritzker joins Capitol News Illinois reporters Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski to discuss the state of the Illinois economy, the future of the Ch...

Interview with Gov. JB Pritzker | Capitol Cast

Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back on the idea that proposed legislation, dubbed the “Megaprojects Bill,” would cause a sharp increase in property taxes for residents

Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns

Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip CARTERVILLE — The FBI received a tip about possible sexual abuse involving a Carterville High School employee and former students

Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip

Amiwala’s pitch? Ignore the noise and don’t count her out - Evanston Now Congressional candidate, despite trailing in the polls, has resisted calls to drop out. Here's why she thinks she can win.

Amiwala’s pitch? Ignore the noise and don’t count her out

State Week: JB Pritzker responds to Clinton testimony The governor was quick to deny any ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Clinton later retracted that part of his testimony.

State Week: JB Pritzker responds to Clinton testimony

Funeral for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents, throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged at the House of Hope to provide a requiem to the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday.

Funeral for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents, throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's full remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral Full remarks delivered by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at House of Hope in Chicago.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's full remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment Article Summary Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey.

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment