CAPITOL BRIEFS: State to receive $40.2 million in early childhood development grants CAPITOL BRIEFS: State to receive $40.2 million in early childhood development grants Monday, December 23, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Monday that the state will receive $40.2 million in federal grants over the next three years to improve early childhood programs.
Wins and losses, praise and criticism, for Pritzker and Democrats in year one Wins and losses, praise and criticism, for Pritzker and Democrats in year one Wednesday, December 18, 2019 A tumultuous year in Illinois politics draws to its close as the historic legislative accomplishments of May and June give way to a flurry of ongoing federal investigative activity, resignations and indictments.
Pritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law Pritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law Wednesday, December 18, 2019 A new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two. Read more
Researchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes Researchers suggest more state funding for schools would help lower property taxes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Ahead of a special task force report due out before the end of the year, a pair of researchers are suggesting the best way to reduce property taxes in Illinois is for the state to take over a... Read more
Statehouse dome inspection reveals damage Statehouse dome inspection reveals damage Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Inspectors also found cracks inside the structure and changes altering the Statehouse’s historical integrity. The flagpole atop the Capitol needs to be replaced and the holiday lights will... Read more
Farmers gather for state’s first Hemp Summit Farmers gather for state’s first Hemp Summit Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan said Tuesday that interest in the newly-legalized hemp industry continues to build but more work needs to be done for the industry to... Read more
Pritzker expected to sign letter consenting to refugee resettlement Pritzker expected to sign letter consenting to refugee resettlement Monday, December 16, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday he fully supports allowing refugees to resettle in Illinois and he is expected to sign a letter to the Trump administration to that effect in the coming... Read more
Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73 Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73 Thursday, December 12, 2019 The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious health problems grew to 73 this week, according to a law... Read more