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After prison sentence, engineer collects nearly $1.5M from same state agency he was convicted of defrauding Editor’s note: This story was originally published by the Illinois Times and republished with permission. Outlets republishing this story must

After prison sentence, engineer collects nearly $1.5M from same state agency he was convicted of defrauding

Bill would amend death certificate language for deaths related to fentanyl in Illinois A new bill proposed by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) would classify certain fentanyl deaths as poisonings instead of overdoses.

Bill would amend death certificate language for deaths related to fentanyl in Illinois

Illinois arts funding shouldn't be treated as an afterthought State leaders mobilize around the Bears. They can do the same for the arts. Also, volunteering, Israel, housing, Iran, Trump, Kristi Noem, Ticketmaster, Jesse Jackson and the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Illinois arts funding shouldn't be treated as an afterthought

Contested race emerges for Illinois’ 73rd House District after 9 years of running unopposed

Contested race emerges for Illinois’ 73rd House District after 9 years of running unopposed

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes | The Chicago Report | FOX 32 Chicago Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans. It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections.  Right here in Illinois, and Chicago, many are looking for solutions...

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes | The Chicago Report

Will County lawmaker advances legislation to protect homeowners from ‘storm chaser’ contractors Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

Will County lawmaker advances legislation to protect homeowners from ‘storm chaser’ contractors

New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time Newly proposed legislation in Springfield would do away with daylight saving time in Illinois if Missouri and Iowa also opt out of the twice-a-year time changes.

New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update

State legislators of both parties talk ‘Business, Budget & Bears’ in Schaumburg A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators Friday discussed the three Bs of “Business, Budget & Bears” at a morning forum organized by the Schaumburg Business Association. By the end, it was c...

State legislators of both parties talk 'Business, Budget & Bears' in Schaumburg

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An update released Friday shows current fiscal year revenue is expected to be about 1.2% higher than what lawmakers

What to know about COGFA’s Friday state revenue update

Governor JB Pritzker joins Capitol News Illinois reporters Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski to discuss the state of the Illinois economy, the future of the Ch... Interview with Gov. JB Pritzker | Capitol Cast

Interview with Gov. JB Pritzker | Capitol Cast

Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back on the idea that proposed legislation, dubbed the “Megaprojects Bill,” would cause a sharp increase in property taxes for residents

Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns

Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip CARTERVILLE — The FBI received a tip about possible sexual abuse involving a Carterville High School employee and former students

Carterville school employee placed on leave for sexual abuse over a year after FBI received tip

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment Article Summary Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey.

Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment

Prizker CNI exclusive: ‘We’ve turned this battleship around’ Happy Friday morning. Springfield got some much-need rain this week and is expected to hit 75 degrees today. Not bad for

Prizker CNI exclusive: ‘We’ve turned this battleship around’

‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar Article Summary Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million

‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar

» Andrade Introduces New Regulations for Automatic License Plate Readers SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- As part of an effort to maintain transparency, state Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, has introduced new regulations governing the data collection of Automatic License Plate Readers...

Andrade Introduces New Regulations for Automatic License Plate Readers

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From Senator Erica Harriss: Affordability is not a slogan - Illinois Business Journal

Moore: Pritzker embraces ‘abundance’ agenda with housing, nuclear proposals SPRINGFIELD –  Gov. JB Pritzker said it once when he launched his bid for a third term last summer and

Moore: Pritzker embraces ‘abundance’ agenda with housing, nuclear proposals

Illinois lawmakers look to Colorado program that, for $6 a day, gets help for people who are mentally ill The Bridges of Colorado program aims to aid defendants in lower-level criminal cases, to prevent unprovoked attacks like those spotlighted in a Sun-Times Watchdogs investigation last year — with the...

Illinois lawmakers look to Colorado program that, for $6 a day, gets help for people who are mentally ill

Moore: Pritzker embraces ‘abundance’ agenda with housing, nuclear proposals SPRINGFIELD –  Gov. JB Pritzker said it once when he launched his bid for a third term last summer and

Moore: Pritzker embraces ‘abundance’ agenda with housing, nuclear proposals

Illinois proposal to raise minimum wage to $27 sparks concern from small businesses SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/ WRSP) - Illinois lawmakers are pushing to raise the minimum wage to $27 by 2032, with increases starting this year.

Illinois proposal to raise minimum wage to $27 sparks concern from small businesses

More consideration for menopausal Illinoisans - Capitol City Now Illinois women are "fed up."

More consideration for menopausal Illinoisans

IL plan could require data on PFAS in wastewater, biosolids The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency told the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Thursday that PFAS have become widespread in air, water, soil and consumer products.

IL plan could require data on PFAS in wastewater, biosolids

Geneva State Rep. Ugaste urges no vote on police referendum With barely two weeks to go as the March 17 primary election looms with Geneva’s $59.4 million public safety question before voters, a state representative came out against it.

Geneva State Rep. Ugaste urges no vote on police referendum - Shaw Local

IL bills could expand access to menopause treatment, address healthcare provider bias Illinois lawmakers hope to pass bills this spring to help women receive proper medical treatment for menopause.

IL bills could expand access to menopause treatment, address healthcare provider bias

Betting Against Increased Taxes, DraftKings Is Spending Big on Illinois State Races The sports gambling industry is pouring more than a million dollars into local Illinois races in a gambit to evade regulations and higher taxes.

Betting Against Increased Taxes, DraftKings Is Spending Big on Illinois State Races

Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding Article Summary Illinois municipal leaders are calling on state lawmakers to increase the amount of income tax revenue that is

Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding

Feds accuse former Carlyle police chief of wire fraud, theft Article Summary A federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned a four-count indictment against former Carlyle Police Chief Mark

Feds accuse former Carlyle police chief of wire fraud, theft