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New law perpetuates failures of the FOID system
The ongoing failures of the FOID card system in Illinois are being perpetuated by legislation signed into law by the Governor on Aug. 2. Senator
August 6, 2021
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Pritzker continues to rule unilaterally
With his announced changes to the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan on Aug. 4, Gov. Pritzker continues his unilateral approach to pandemic decision-making, which actively undermines
August 6, 2021
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Rezin, Stewart, Demmer & Welter call for swift action to preserve Illinois’ energy infrastructure, including Byron and Dresden plants
Deputy Senate Republican Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) along with Deputy House Republican Leader Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), and House Republican
August 2, 2021
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Rezin criticizes Pritzker Administration’s handling of unemployment fraud
Calls for full audit of state’s unemployment programs Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) joined with her fellow Senate Republican lawmakers to call for a complete
July 30, 2021
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Illinois adopts new CDC mask recommendation for vaccinated people
This week, the Centers for Disease Control announced new guidance, which recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public settings
July 30, 2021
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Uncertainty on COVID rules mounts ahead of school year
As parents begin to plan for the new school year this fall, uncertainty continues to mount, especially following the latest CDC mask recommendation, which states
July 30, 2021
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Special-needs students to receive more education opportunities under new laws
Students with special needs now have some help to complete their education. Many special-needs students attend school at a different pace than their peers, with
July 30, 2021
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Illinois unemployment fraud exceeds $15 million
For months, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has declined to disclose how much it has lost to fraudulent claims. Recently, WGN 9 news
July 23, 2021
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Illinois to receive nearly $800 million after opioid settlement
Johnson & Johnson and three opioid distributors have agreed to pay billions to settle thousands of government lawsuits accusing them of helping to create the
July 23, 2021
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Choate Mental Health administrators face misconduct charges
Three administrators at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, including its director, have been charged with interfering with an investigation into patient abuse.
July 23, 2021