Lincoln artifacts will not be auctioned, foundation announces Lincoln artifacts will not be auctioned, foundation announces Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The foundation supporting the 16th president’s library and museum announced Wednesday it no longer needs to auction off a collection of more than 1,000 Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln artifacts. Officials with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation secured a three-year extension on a loan used to buy historical items — including the bloody gloves the former president had in his pocket when he died.
Holiday symbols in Capitol offer wide range of views Holiday symbols in Capitol offer wide range of views Monday, December 2, 2019 Seasonal decorations are filling the Illinois Capitol rotunda — a holiday tree, nativity scene, Satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign surround the ever-present “Illinois Welcoming the World” statue in the center of the space.
Attorney General warns of recalled children’s products Attorney General warns of recalled children’s products Monday, December 2, 2019 The office of Illinois’ top lawyer has released its annual safe shopping guide ahead of the holiday season to alert families about recalled children’s toys, clothing and furniture. Read more
Burke on being high court’s third female chief justice: It’s pretty awesome Burke on being high court’s third female chief justice: It’s pretty awesome Monday, November 25, 2019 Since the state’s highest court began meeting 200 years ago, 121 justices have served as its leader. Three of those are women. Anne Burke began her term as the Illinois Supreme Court’s... Read more
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down social media ban for sex offenders Illinois Supreme Court strikes down social media ban for sex offenders Thursday, November 21, 2019 Illinois’ highest court ruled Thursday that it is unconstitutional to ban convicted sex offenders from social media sites. Conrad Allen Morger was convicted of sexually abusing a minor and... Read more
Bill would cut off lawmaker pay the day they leave office Bill would cut off lawmaker pay the day they leave office Wednesday, November 20, 2019 A measure preventing lawmakers from receiving pay for days they did not hold office has remained in legislative limbo since its introduction in January. Its sponsor said the “simple,... Read more
Senate President Cullerton to retire Senate President Cullerton to retire Thursday, November 14, 2019 Senate President John Cullerton will resign from the General Assembly sometime in January, he told his caucus in a meeting after the fall veto session concluded Thursday. The Chicago Democrat... Read more
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Senate OKs reinstating tax break on aircraft parts, but will it fly? CAPITOL BRIEFS: Senate OKs reinstating tax break on aircraft parts, but will it fly? Thursday, November 14, 2019 Legislation reinstating and retroactively applying tax break for aircraft parts cleared the Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly and without controversy despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker's promise to... Read more