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Illinois lawmakers, State Police advocate for FOID modernization proposal Unmute SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State lawmakers could debate a new proposal this month that would “modernize” FOID cards. In fact, Illinois State Police hope they can create an electronic card. Their bill could also consolidate the FOID and concealed carry license into the same item. Sponsors want to keep guns out of the hands of people who are a clear and present danger to others. But, they a...

On Wednesday morning, State Senator Dave Koehler held a press conference alongside State Representative Jay Hoffman and Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly to discuss his legislation to modernize Firearms Owner Identification cards in Illinois. “Our goal is to ensure that we are keeping firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves and others,” Koehler said. “Our goal is not, however, to hassle safe, responsible gun owners. Through the modernization and strea...

Scott takes Ryan and Jay to school on Star Trek, Starfleet Academy style! Join the crew of Front Row Flashbacks and the crew of the S.S. Enterprise in the fight to battle their villainous, space zombie enemies, The Borg. After successfully destroying the Borg Cube, the Borg were able to abort their Borg Sphere to enact their Plan B of enslaving humanity, which is to travel back in time to prevent the discovery of warp drive. Well, the artist formerly known as Locutus and crew follow them throug...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Champaign to urge local school districts in Illinois to carefully target the roughly $7 billion in federal funds they will soon receive to help students overcome the learning loss they may have suffered during the pandemic. What is considered a fair map, how lawmakers should deal with the Census delay, and what is the best way to draw legislative maps are all questions lawmakers and public advocates are trying to hash out as Illinois prepares to draw legislative bou...

What is considered a fair map, how lawmakers should deal with the Census delay, and what is the best way to draw legislative maps are all questions lawmakers and public advocates are trying to hash out as Illinois prepares to draw legislative boundaries this year.  States are required to redraw their legislative districts every 10 years. Illinois lawmakers handle the redistricting process, which has been the first point of contention with lawmakers and advocates who believe maps should be dr...

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Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Calls on Springfield to Pass Climate Union Jobs Act Climate Jobs Illinois bill puts union labor to work building Illinois clean energy economy News provided by Share this article Share this article CHICAGO, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Climate Union Jobs Act to put hundreds of thousands of union tradespeople to work as the state transitions to a clean energ...

Legislators begin Illinois redistricting process amid census delays.

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