Senate Republicans call for ‘common sense’ ethics reforms Senate Republicans call for ‘common sense’ ethics reforms Thursday, January 27, 2022 Demanding what they call “common sense ethics reform,” Senate Republicans plan to take action in addressing unethical behavior by elected public officials.
Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board Thursday, January 27, 2022 A bill was introduced in the Illinois House on Thursday revamping the Prisoner Review Board, the board that decides whether those convicted of felonies will be freed and the conditions they will face if they are released from prison.
Lawmakers, governor returning to Capitol next week Lawmakers, governor returning to Capitol next week Thursday, January 27, 2022 Illinois lawmakers will return to the Statehouse next week for their first in-person sessions since Jan. 4. Gov. JB Pritzker said he plans to deliver his annual budget and State of the State... Read more
From Better Government Association: COVID-19 again hits Illinois prisons From Better Government Association: COVID-19 again hits Illinois prisons Thursday, January 27, 2022 Despite dramatically reduced prison populations, officials continue to face problems containing the virus because of lagging vaccine rates of prison staff. Read more
Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year Thursday, January 27, 2022 An emergency housing facility at the center of court case that led to the state’s Department of Children and Family Services director being held in contempt of court was the subject of 161... Read more
Illinois will launch federally-funded mortgage assistance program this spring Illinois will launch federally-funded mortgage assistance program this spring Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Beginning this spring, the Illinois Housing Development Authority will start accepting applications for homeowners experiencing financial hardship. Read more
Illinois Supreme Court weighing officials’ use of campaign funds for lawyers Illinois Supreme Court weighing officials’ use of campaign funds for lawyers Wednesday, January 26, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether public officials who are under investigation or charged with crimes may use their campaign funds to pay for their legal defense. Read more
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Wastewater treatment plants improve to combat nutrient runoff NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Wastewater treatment plants improve to combat nutrient runoff Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Nutrient loss isn’t just an agricultural problem. Excess nutrients from runoff of fertilizers used on suburban lawns and golf courses, along with waste from daily use in our lives, can... Read more