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Haine Before Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the controversial criminal justice bill into law, Madison County board members passed a resolution urging him not to. House Bill 3653 was signed into law on Feb. 22.  Pritzker called the bill a “substantial step toward dismantling systemic racism by bringing us closer to true safety, true fairness and true justice.” However, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine argued that the bill makes Illinois streets less safe an...

Riverbend lawmakers vary in views on Pritzker address Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph FacebookTwitterEmail In this still image taken from video, Gov. J.B. Pritzker presents a remote version of his annual State of the State and budget addresses from a pavilion at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Springfield. Local lawmakers’ appraisal of his address was split along party lines. SPRINGFIELD — Riverbend lawmakers are offering mixed assessments of Gov. J.B. Pritzk...

In addition to concerns about COVID-19 transmission, Illinois’ top unemployment officer says the agencys offices remain closed due to threats of violence. In a legisla

Replies(90) Richards said the agency has been working with law enforcement to catch the people behind the threats. (Shutterstock) In addition to concerns about COVID-19 transmission, Illinois top unemployment officer says the agencys offices remain closed due to threats of violence. In a legislative hearing, multiple lawmakers asked Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Kristin Richards why the states unemployment offices have yet to reopen. Subscribe "Having an avenue outside of ...

State senators questioned health officials about inconsistencies and delays in vaccine distribution.

Plummer criticizes vaccine rollout FacebookTwitterEmail Plummer EDWARDSVILLE — State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, on Thursday joined other Republicans in a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker asking the administration to answer for failures with the ongoing rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, Illinois ranks 47th in overall vaccine distribution, Plummer said. He was joined in the letter by state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield. “After months of passing the buck, pointing fingers an...

WBGZ Radio 1/27/2021 | By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network The vast majority of Illinois small businesses want COVID-19 liability protection and a check on the governor’s unilateral authority, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB Illinois State Director Mark Grant said nearly 98 percent of respondents to a recent survey want the state legislature to give them liability protection. “It’s really hard, I think, for folks to determine clearly that someone re...

(The Center Square) – The vast majority of Illinois small businesses want COVID-19 liability protection and a check on the governor’s unilateral authority, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. N...

This is what the echo chamber sounds like. The suburbs of today are not the suburbs of the 1980s, but no one in Plummer’s world is acknowledging that. - Wizzard of Ozzie - Thursday, Jan 21, 21 @ 12:19 pm: Explain Hillary and Biden’s wins by 17 pts. Or Durbin’s 17 pt win. Or the fact that every statewide office is held by Democrats. We know Jason is not very good- and emphasize that- not very good at math. Senator Plummer - - Bruce( no not him) - Thursday, Jan 21, 21 @ 12:21 pm: Gerryma...

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The police have arrested and charged a man with the mu...