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.
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 firm representing 18 of the plaintiffs.
First motions for marijuana expungements filed in Cook County First motions for marijuana expungements filed in Cook County Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions in court Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level marijuana convictions, following through on a recently-passed state law... Read more
Time for a change at Capitol Complex? Time for a change at Capitol Complex? Wednesday, December 11, 2019 A law mandating baby changing tables be installed in both men’s and women’s restrooms beginning Jan. 1 does not apply to the Illinois State Capitol Complex, but the buildings’... Read more
Pritzker signs bill promoting diverse workforce on capital projects Pritzker signs bill promoting diverse workforce on capital projects Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday aimed at ensuring minority workers have access to jobs created through the state’s new $45 billion capital improvements plan, as well... Read more
Report: Several county courthouses lack state-mandated breastfeeding areas Report: Several county courthouses lack state-mandated breastfeeding areas Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Illinois county courthouse compliance with a law requiring nursing mothers have access to a private room has so far been “decidedly mixed,” an analysis found. Read more
Chanukah menorah added to Capitol rotunda’s holiday display Chanukah menorah added to Capitol rotunda’s holiday display Monday, December 9, 2019 A Chanukah menorah was added to the holiday display in the Statehouse rotunda Friday, joining a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign installed days earlier.... Read more
Pritzker, stakeholders talk next phases of legalized marijuana rollout Pritzker, stakeholders talk next phases of legalized marijuana rollout Wednesday, December 4, 2019 One month before the scheduled rollout of legalized marijuana in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a follow-up bill to the initial reform Wednesday and took questions about the next phases of... Read more