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According to U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, both Democrats, the bill will send $7.5 billion directly to the state of Illinois.

‘American Rescue Plan’ to send $13.2 billion for state and local governments.

(The Center Square) – Illinois state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle continue to push Gov. J.B. Pritzker to relax his COVID-19 restrictions. State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, wrote in Crain’s Chicago Busine...

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic state officials in Illinois applauded the final passage...

A southern Illinois lawmaker is urging Governor JB Pritzker to drop coronavirus restrictions and reopen the state. State Senator Terri Bryant says too many businesses are hurting from COVID-19 restrictions, and its affecting people personally, too. She says residents in nursing homes and assisted living centers havent seen family and friends in months - and its time to loosen restrictions. "Theyre just not letting family members go into those facilities, even in the facilities where 100% of tho...

Dugan EAST ST. LOUIS – Global Vasion, a California importer of electric socks from China, dissolved after an Illinois widow claimed a sock caused her husband’s death.  Global Vasion remains a defendant at U.S. district court, but its lawyers at Lewis Rice in St. Louis moved to withdraw on March 3.   Lead counsel Joseph Berra explained it to District Judge David Dugan, under seal.  His motion stated that Global Vasion directed Lewis Rice to stop defending it. ...

If you're looking for a hearty meal, sitting down with a monster plate of BBQ is the way to go.

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois has been working hard on a special project. The kids want to thank Jackson County States Attorney Joseph Cervantez for supporting the club. Six large paintings, hand painted by the kiddos, were presented to Cervantez Wednesday. Cervantez says hes honored. "It feels amazing because Ive always wanted to make sure our office was open to the community and that the community had access to whats going on in our crimal justice system a...

Last week, Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, introduced the bill that currently has 19 bipartisan co-sponsors.   “The 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site is an important part of our nation’s history that must be recognized and preserved,” Davis said. “As one of Springfield’s representatives in Congress, this is something I’ve worked on for several years, and I’m proud to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to elevate the status of the Site further. I look forward to con...

An animal rescue based in north suburban Morton Grove is seeking donations following a crash involving one of its transport vans last week. On Dec. 17, Wright-Way Rescue’s transport van, which was filled with more than 40 animals, was involved in an accident after leaving its downstate Illinois facility in Murphysboro, staff members said. “Every crate shattered within the van,”… driver May 18, 2019