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State announces Phase 1B expansion but appointments still limited

Illinois Residents 16 and older with underlying conditions are now able to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in the state’s latest expansion of vaccination Phase 1B.
First Latina appointed to represent Madigan’s Chicago district

Former Speaker Michael Madigan chose a second replacement to fill the House seat he vacated last week after he publicly urged his first appointee to step down for “alleged questionable...
Law enforcement groups respond to landmark criminal justice reform

Law enforcement groups have decried the Monday signing of a massive criminal justice reform bill into law by Gov. JB Pritzker, referring to the legislation as anti-police with provisions that will...
CAPITOL RECAP: Governor signs criminal justice overhaul backed by Black Caucus

UPDATED 2/24: Capitol Recap is a weekly roundup of Capitol News Illinois’ coverage of state government.

Pritzker expecting to hit 100,000 daily vaccines in mid-March

Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday the state expects to be receiving up to 100,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine daily by mid-March, up from the approximately 60,000 it is currently receiving on average.
Hemp production drops slightly in 2020

Industrial hemp production declined slightly in 2020, the second year of legalized production in Illinois.
Madigan’s handpicked successor resigns after serving three days

Edward Guerra Kodatt, who was appointed Sunday to replace Former Speaker Michael Madigan, resigned abruptly Wednesday after Madigan and Chicago Ald. Marty Quinn issued a statement Tuesday night urging...
State Sen. Darren Bailey announces campaign for governor

Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey, who gained notoriety for challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive orders last year, announced Monday that he will seek the Republican nomination for...
Pritzker calls for $15 million loan program to assist areas hit by record-high gas prices

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a low-interest loan program Tuesday to help alleviate the unprecedented financial burden from soaring utility costs for certain Illinois municipalities and their residents.
State announces new federal funding to feed low-income students

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced new federal funding to expand the state’s food assistance program for school-age children who would normally receive free or reduced-price meals.

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Friday, Feb. 26

STORY: COVID-19 FRIDAY UPDATE
The latest figures and news related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. JB Pritzker and federal officials also announced another vaccination site at the United Center in Chicago.
Reporter: Grace Barbic
Word Count: 700-1,000
Photo: Graphics
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STORY: FEDERAL CHARGES
A recap of the latest regarding federal investigative activity, including the apparent retention of the U.S. Attorney in the Northern District, new indictments of a former lawmaker and his sons, and a not guilty plea from a central Illinois former lawmaker in the Central District.
Reporter: Sarah Mansur
Word count: 600-700
Photo: stock/file
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Capitol News Illinois · Illinois' Teacher Shortage

A new survey of Illinois school districts shows a large and persistent teacher shortage that is getting worse in many parts of the state. The Capitol News Illinois team takes a close look at the numbers statewide and in some particular regions.

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