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New app for visitors available for Illinois State Fair, which starts Aug. 11
The Illinois State Fair, a tradition dating back to 1853, will get under way Aug. 11 in Springfield. The 11- day event, which emphasizes Illinois’
License plate renewal reminders to be mailed again
Illinois drivers will once again receive a reminder letter to renew their yearly license plate sticker from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. The Secretary
Package of new laws targets corruption in higher education
In response to the College of DuPage administrative scandal that resulted in the firing of school President Robert Breuder in 2015, a package of legislation addressing
New law decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana
People caught in possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana will now face a fine of up to $200, as opposed to being arrested
New bipartisan committee meets to find solution to reforming Illinois’ school funding formula
A newly-formed bipartisan commission created by Gov. Rauner and tasked with recommending a comprehensive solution to reform Illinois’ school funding formula met for the first
New Route 89 bridge to honor Illinois veterans through Rezin resolution
A new Route 89 bridge connecting Bureau and Putnam counties and spanning the Illinois River would be named “The Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge,” under
Push for term limits continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner traveled throughout the state this past week extolling the need for a constitutional amendment that would put term limits on the ballot
Illinois Lottery seeks new private management partner
On July 28, Gov. Rauner and the Illinois Lottery announced the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new private management partner. The
Illinois Lottery seeks new private management partner
On July 28, Gov. Rauner and the Illinois Lottery announced the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new private management partner. The