UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail Monday, March 2, 2020 Several statewide law enforcement organizations said Monday they will strongly oppose efforts to eliminate cash bail in Illinois, one of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s top priorities.
Pritzker appoints former state Rep. Costello as new ag director Pritzker appoints former state Rep. Costello as new ag director Friday, February 28, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday appointed former state Rep. Jerry Costello II as the next director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Illinois EPA tackling next vaping dilemma: toxic waste Illinois EPA tackling next vaping dilemma: toxic waste Friday, February 28, 2020 As people worry about the negative effects that electronic cigarettes and vaping pens may have on users’ health, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is worried about the damage... Read more
UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans Friday, February 28, 2020 As the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, disrupting global trade and rattling stock markets, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot... Read more
CAPITOL NEWS DAILY: Budget hearings ramp up CAPITOL NEWS DAILY: Budget hearings ramp up Friday, February 28, 2020 If you don't subscribe to our email newsletter, Capitol News Daily, here's what you missed! Today's newsletter was our weekly Capitol News Friday weekly roundup of activity at the... Read more
Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Thursday, February 27, 2020 Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their impact on human health and... Read more
Appellate defender: Case backlog ‘a crisis in the criminal justice system’ Appellate defender: Case backlog ‘a crisis in the criminal justice system’ Thursday, February 27, 2020 The director of the state agency that represents people in need in appeals of criminal charges said Thursday its backlog of 2,672 cases represents “a crisis in the criminal justice... Read more
Black Illinoisans honored with achievement awards at state Capitol Black Illinoisans honored with achievement awards at state Capitol Thursday, February 27, 2020 Treasurer Michael Frerichs presented seven high-achieving black Illinoisans with awards Thursday in the state Capitol, as recipients and other speakers celebrated black history and urged the fight... Read more