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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Nearly half of all Illinois residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Monday, IDPH reports 48% of Illinoisans have gotten the shot. 65% of Illinoisans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. There are multiple opportunities Tuesday in southern Illinois to get vaccinated. The Jackson County Health Department will administer vaccines at their Murphysboro location from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Egyptian Health department will administer vacci...

SPRINGFIELD – Republican senators on Monday raised concerns about four Prisoner Review Board members who have continued to serve for almost two years despite not being confirmed by the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, a constitutional requirement in the state. In a news conference in Springfield, Republican Sen. Steve McClure, of Springfield, said Gov. JB Pritzker, who initially appointed the members in 2019, is using “shady practices” in allowing the appointees to serve unconfirm...

URBANA, Ill. – From empowering Illinois youth to dream big to preparing them to face tomorrow's challenges and become the next generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development staff are dedicated to supporting young people in communities around the state.

How much did Illinois teacher Jenny S. Gums make with Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 before retiring, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests? Jenny S. Gums earned $100,184 in the year they retired from Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204. They taught from 1985 to 2017 with Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204. In that time, they contributed $184,435 to their pension and have received $3,928 so far after their retirement. Rothe...

Republican senators on Monday raised concerns about four Prisoner Review Board members who have continued to serve for almost two years despite not being confirmed by the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, a constitutional requirement in the state. In a news conference in Springfield, Republican Sen. Steve McClure, of Springfield, said Gov. JB Pritzker, who initially appointed the members in 2019, is using “shady practices” in allowing the appointees to serve unconfirmed, keeping the ...

How much did Illinois teacher Mark S. Prichard make with Lisle Community Unit School District 202 before retiring, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

How much did Downers Grove Community High School 99 teacher Tracy R. Schoenhard make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Credit Capitol News Illinois photo by Grace Barbic Republican senators on Monday raised concerns about four Prisoner Review Board members who have continued to serve for almost two years despite not being confirmed by the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, a constitutional requirement in the state. In a news conference in Springfield, Republican Sen. Steve McClure, of Springfield, said Gov. JB Pritzker, who initially appointed the members in 2019, is using “shady practices” in allowin...

(The Center Square) – For two years, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has used a loophole in Illinois’ political appointment law to shield his picks for the state’s prison review board from legislative scrutiny. That’s the accusation...

According to the report released yesterday, the Illinois Prison Review Board has made the controversial decision to parole the following prisoners over the last two years: 68 year old Johnny Veal who was convicted in the murder of Chicago Police officers in 1970; 77 year old Joseph Hurst who was convicted of killing Chicago Police Officer Herman Stallworth and wounding another in 1967 while on parole for armed robbery; the former Theodore Parsons 63, who was convicted of murdering two Mahomet, ...