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Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.
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Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
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Federal student loan changes add hurdles for borrowers, parents
The SAVE plan, a Biden-era program that offered lower monthly student loan repayments, has also ended. Borrowers who were enrolled must choose a new repayment plan.
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IL adopts ‘blue envelope’ program
It's a way to communicate between autistic drivers and police.
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Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
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8 cases of cyclosporasis confirmed in Sangamon County
408 cases are reported statewide according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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New Berlin chief of police killed in car accident in Wisconsin
Nydegger had been on the village board since 1983, served as a medic for the SWAT team, served on the Sangamon County dive team, and was constantly giving back to the community.
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‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.
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Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines
Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.
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KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
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Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings
Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.
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Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges
Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.
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Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching
School board also approves an extra day for winter break.
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Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues
Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.
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Illinois gas prices back on the way up
Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.
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GOP secretary of state hopeful wants to bring customer service back
Diane Harris says Alexi Giannoulias' campaign war chest does not scare her.
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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
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ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing.
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Illinois civil rights safeguard bill awaits Pritzker’s signature
This plan codifies the use of disparate impact standards within the Illinois Human Rights Act.
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Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues
"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."
