Illinois
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Investigating committee waits on U.S. attorney before Ammons fact-finding starts
(The Center Square) – An Illinois House of Representatives committee decided it will move forward with an investigation into a…
Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control
(The Center Square) – An Illinois conservative advocacy group is criticizing a new state law that allows minors to obtain…
Illinois lawmaker, police officer says CTA anti-violence signs not enough
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who also serves as a police officer says Chicago's new campaign posting signs…
Investigation report into former rep’s sexual harassment released
(The Center Square) – After months of investigation and leadership discussions, an investigative report on a former Illinois state lawmaker…
Illinois Quick Hits: Sonya Massey killer denied medical release
(The Center Square) – Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in her Springfield…
Ammons investigating committee member says work to be timely
(The Center Square) – A member of the recently created Illinois House Special Investigating Committee to look at federal charges…
Chicago schools count on $435M in unrealized taxes to balance budget
(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools narrowly passed its budget for the coming school year, despite relying on money…
Illinois Quick Hits: One-time SNAP replacement program starts operation
(The Center Square) – Signed into law in the spring, a program known as Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger,…
Lawmaker says pet custody law could burden courts, undermine marriage
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who opposed the state's new pet custody law says the measure could create…
Illinois Quick Hits: New laws signed to protect vulnerable residents
(The Center Square) – A package of different laws aimed at creating more protections and independence for vulnerable residents of…
Election integrity advocate supports Trump’s claims
(The Center Square) – An Illinois election integrity advocate says President Donald Trump's recent address alleging intelligence failures and foreign…
States weigh laws to circumvent ICE immunity; Illinois’ to be tested in court
(The Center Square) – States around the country are introducing bills that would allow residents to sue individual federal officers…