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 greater share of funding for public schools and consolidate some units of local government.
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 mature.
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
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
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
New rules could cost 140,000 Illinoisans SNAP benefits New rules could cost 140,000 Illinoisans SNAP benefits Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Trump administration is about to impose new regulations that would tighten eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, in a way state... Read more
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... 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