Illinois harvest running behind schedule Illinois harvest running behind schedule Tuesday, December 3, 2019 As the month of December arrived, many Illinois farmers were still working to harvest their corn and soybeans — the state’s two largest field crops — and agriculture officials are anticipating one of the smallest harvests in recent years.
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
Embattled state Sen. Martin Sandoval resigns Embattled state Sen. Martin Sandoval resigns Wednesday, November 27, 2019 State Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose Statehouse office was raided by federal agents in September, announced late Wednesday that he will step down from his seat effective Jan. 1. “Respect for my... Read more
Governor to foot $40,000 bill for Capitol office renovations Governor to foot $40,000 bill for Capitol office renovations Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is planning to spend $40,000 of his own money to renovate his State Capitol office next month, according to a news release distributed by his staff. Those... Read more
Eight days after request, Lincoln Museum shipped Gettysburg Address to Texas Eight days after request, Lincoln Museum shipped Gettysburg Address to Texas Monday, November 25, 2019 Just eight days after a nonprofit organization founded by conservative commentator Glenn Beck requested it be lent a priceless, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address to display at a... Read more
Pritzker vetoes retroactive tax break for private jet parts Pritzker vetoes retroactive tax break for private jet parts Monday, November 25, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday vetoed a bill that would have provided a sales tax exemption on the sale of private jet parts and components retroactive to 2010 and continuing through... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court won’t review Illinois ‘felony murder’ law U.S. Supreme Court won’t review Illinois ‘felony murder’ law Monday, November 25, 2019 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal challenging a controversial state law that allows someone to be convicted of murder if a death occurs during the commission of another... Read more