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Illinois Gun Law challenged

On August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock A gun trade association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law that restricts how gun dealers and manufacturers market their products. The Connecticut-based National Shooting Sports Foundation filed the suit in the Southern District of Illinois on Monday, Aug. 14, just two days after...

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Illinois Governor signs five veterans’ bills

On August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 By admin

Illinois governor JB Pritzker signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and military dependents. “The men and women of this state and this Country who heed the call to serve, deserve every possible support and protection during and after their time in the military,” said governor Pritzker. “These...

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First new automotive plant since 1965 for the EV

On August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker has spent much of his time in recent weeks promoting the State’s electric vehicle EV) industry and touting the impact of his signature Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, or CEJA, including during a weeklong trade mission to the United Kingdom. Pritzker was in Joliet...

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Lion Electric opens 900,000 square-foot facility in Joliet

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Lion Electric raises the bar on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with the official opening ceremony of its 900,000 square-foot Joliet, Illinois facility, the largest all-electric U.S. plant dedicated to medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production.

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Illinois hotels prosper

On July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 By admin

By Andrew Adams For hoteliers, business is booming in Illinois. Monday, July 10, governor JB Pritzker, the State’s legislative leadership, and representatives of the hospitality industry, announced that hotels in Illinois incurred record revenues in fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30. Across the State, hotels brought in $307.8 million,...

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State health insurance market dramatically changed

On July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday, June 27 that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois. The measures establish a state-based exchange for policies sold under the Affordable Care Act and give the Illinois Department of Insurance the authority to modify or reject proposed rate...

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Matt Hanson backs budgets

On July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 By admin

Emphasizing the need to responsibly prioritize resources on the issues families are concerned about, State representative Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, backed a compassionate and responsible budget that fully funds support for classrooms, local police departments, and lifesaving health care residents depend on. “The budget is an opportunity for us to outline...

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Immigrants’ to receive personal State IDs

On July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses that can be used for identification. Governor JB Pritzker Friday, June 30 signed House Bill 3882, which will phase out the “Temporary Visitor Driver’s License,” or TVDL,...

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New State fiscal year will reinstate grocery tax

On June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki A new State fiscal year will begin July 1, ushering in the reinstatement of a one percent tax on groceries and a second increase to the State’s motor fuel tax in 2023. Amid record-high inflation last spring, the General Assembly temporarily waived Illinois’ grocery tax for the...

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Illinois receives $12-Million grant for new buses

On June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 By admin

Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced Monday, June 26 Illinois has received a $12,299,377 grant from the Biden-Harris Administration’s infrastructure law to put new American-built buses on the road and improve transit service in their community. The grants, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration, were made possible...

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Legislation will protect library books

On June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday, June 12 that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove, or restrict access to books based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Speaking at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago, Pritzker said there were 67...

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Red-light camera in restrictions in Illinois

On May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 By admin

By Andrew Adams Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in State and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement companies or their officers from donating to candidates for public office...

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Abusive clergy exposed in State sex investigation

On May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 By admin

By Hannah Meisel Catholic dioceses in Illinois failed to disclose hundreds of abusive clerics before the State opened what would become a years-long investigation into sex abuse within the Church, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday. Included in a scathing 700-page report published by Raoul’s office at the end of...

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State prepares to wrap up session with bills

On May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 By admin

By Andrew Adams and Hannah Meisel As the State General Assembly prepares to wrap up its Spring legislative session this week, Democratic Party lawmakers are advancing a bill that would mandate job postings to include a salary range in a move they say would promote equity within the workplace. Meanwhile,...

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Sales tax exemptions State bill goes to governor’s desk

On May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 By admin

A bill set to improve military and Department of Revenue processes for requesting and fulfilling sales tax exemptions will go to the governor’s desk. The measure sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) passed the House recently. “The men and women serving in our armed forces have made significant personal...

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‘Common carriers’ companies could be held liable

On May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 By admin

By Nika Schoonover Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly. House Bill 2231 would classify ride-shares as “common carriers,” meaning the companies can be held liable, rather...

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Commentary: Build Illinois Homes State Tax Credit bill helpful

On May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 By admin

By State rep. Dagmara Avelar and State rep. Ryan Spain All around Illinois, the signs of change are apparent. The COVID-19 pandemic changed our economy, how we live and work, and how working-class and lower-income families struggle day to day. We come together to argue for a solution to one...

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Teacher Performance Assessment in review lawmaker reflection

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. The test is known as the Teacher Performance Assessment, or “edTPA,” and it is intended to determine whether a prospective teacher has the...

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Montgomery economic director leaves role, receives salute

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that executive director, Charlene Coulombe, stepped away from her role March 31 after almost 14 years of service. “We are grateful for Charlene’s hard work and dedication. She will be missed tremendously,” said MEDC Board president, Suzette Murray. During her tenure, Ms Coulombe...

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Street sign dedicated to honor Deacon Bruce Watermman

On March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 By admin

The family of Deacon Bruce Watermman gathered under the new street sign dedicated in his honor.

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