‘A bit opaque’ and confidential: Behind Illinois’ gubernatorial pardon process
Jerame Simmons got his long-held wish in December when he became the chief of the fire department that dismissed him ...
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GOP lawmaker proposes tighter restrictions on late-term abortions
A Republican state lawmaker has proposed legislation to impose new restrictions on access to late-term abortions.
Four Democratic lawmakers propose expanding reproductive rights
Democratic lawmakers, surrounded by a coalition of advocates, announced plans to expand state reproductive rights at a news event in ...
‘Tobacco 21’ effort, over GOP objections, moves to Senate floor
Legislation that would raise the minimum age to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco and other products in Illinois to ...
Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge rejecting marijuana legalization
Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois will face stiff opposition this year from leaders of the state's largest religious ...
Snuffing out cigarette sales to those under 21? Fourth time could be a charm
Efforts to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois have been slowly spreading across the prairie state.
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