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Rivian R1T truck named ‘Coolest Thing’ made in Illinois

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck is 2022’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” That was the result of the third annual Makers Madness bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association which allows Illinoisans to vote for the “coolest” product made in the state.

Pritzker lifts public transportation face covering requirement

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker officially lifted the state requirement that face coverings be worn on public transportation Wednesday after a federal judge overturned the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mask mandate.

Session Recap: Bills allow pharmacists to administer preventive HIV meds, fentanyl test strips

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Legislation allowing pharmacists to administer or dispense preventive HIV medication and fentanyl testing strips were among health-related measures passed by the Illinois General Assembly during...

Session Recap: Illinois lawmakers pass bill to combat organized retail theft

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A measure aimed at addressing high-profile “smash-and-grabs” and other organized retail crime was among the scores of bills passed during the General Assembly’s final sprint...

Senate Democrats unveil legislation aimed at addressing carjackings

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to address the increase in carjackings by protecting victims and providing additional resources to law enforcement in targeting and capturing...

House advances bill protecting nursing home visitation rights during public health emergencies

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The Illinois House advanced a measure Monday that aims to ensure nursing home patients have a right to visitors even amid a public health emergency.

Illinois House Democrats pass measure protecting providers of abortion-related medical services

Friday, April 1, 2022

Members of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus were joined by Planned Parenthood officials at a news conference Thursday to tout actions they say reaffirm women’s reproductive rights.

Illinois lawmakers look to address organized retail crime

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

A group of Illinois senators were joined by officials from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and state attorney general’s office at a news conference Tuesday to outline an effort to...

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Rivian R1T truck named ‘Coolest Thing’ made in Illinois