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Bill would fix, abolish FOID system

Bills would fix, abolish FOID system
Scott Cousins and Darren Iozia scousins@thetelegraph.com, darren.iozia@myjournalcourier.com
Feb. 22, 2021
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Bob Jones of Outrageous Outdoors in Jerseyville, like many gun store owners, wants to see the state’s Firearm Owners Identification Card, or FOID, system abolished. Long delays, sometimes of more than a year, and the existing national firearms instant check system are among the issues cited.
SPRINGFIELD — Pandemic-exacerbated delays in processing firearm owner and concealed carry license applications are raising frustration and renewing calls by some to abolish or change a broken system.
Among thousands of bills introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, including several hundred specifically dealing with firearms, are a large number that would eliminate or modify the current system.

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Pritzker signs criminal justice reform package

Pritzker signs criminal justice reform package
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State budget leaner, still unbalanced by billions

State budget leaner, still unbalanced by billions
Darren Iozia, Journal-Courier
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives a pre-recorded budget address Wednesday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Jerry Nowicki
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his State of the State address on Wednesday, outlining a leaner $41.6 billion budget for 2022.
“I began working on next year’s budget by taking executive action to make cuts this year that will have the least impact on services while preventing the need for additional revenue from hardworking families, eliminating $700 million in spending in fiscal year 2021 alone,” Pritzker said in a pre-recorded address made available online. “The general funds budget I present … for fiscal year 2022 spends $1.8 billion less than FY 2021. It reflects $400 million in additional cuts to appropriations, a hiring freeze, flat operational spending, full required pension payments, and the closure of unaffordable corporate loopholes. All in all, it reduces spending to meet projected revenues.”

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Riverbend lawmakers vary in views on Pritzker address

Riverbend lawmakers vary in views on Pritzker address
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph
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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. Pritzker’s $41.6 billion budget proposal Wednesday that would hold most state agencies at flat funding levels and rely heavily on increased federal funds, as well as proposed changes to the state’s corporate tax structure.

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Davidsmeyer, Marron hosting Feb. 11 forum

Davidsmeyer, Marron hosting Feb. 11 forum
Feb. 6, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD — State Reps. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, and Mike Marron, R-Fithian, will host a virtual Town Hall at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.
People are asked to register in advance for the event at rb.gy/c9yhw9. After registering, people will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
“We have so many challenges affecting taxpayers and small business owners in our state that must be addressed,” Davidsmeyer said. “It is my goal to ensure we work on getting our constituents back to work and our kids back to school as quickly and safely as possible.”

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Davidsmeyer to serve as assistant Republican leader

Davidsmeyer to serve as assistant Republican leader
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Womens movements facing reconfigured state | Comparative politics

Womens movements facing reconfigured state | Comparative politics
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'Keeping our businesses closed isn't working': Hard-hit restaurants hope for ban thaw

'Keeping our businesses closed isn't working': Hard-hit restaurants hope for ban thaw
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People walk by outdoor plastic dining bubbles and restaurants that were prohibited from indoor service tried to attract customers as temperatures turned colder.Nam Y. Huh | AP
For the first time since COVID-19 mitigation efforts began in mid-March, two Illinois regions have reached the final tier and will be able to loosen restrictions to allow such things as the reopening of bars and restaurants.
Guidelines on hours and occupancy will remain in place under the Restore Illinois plan. For example, bars also must serve food to allow indoor customers, and indoor service is limited to either 25% of capacity or 25 people. Establishments also must close by 11 p.m. and not open before 6 a.m.

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Pritzker activates National Guard for Springfield security

Pritzker activates National Guard for Springfield security
Scott Cousins scousins@thetelegraph.com and Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
Jan. 15, 2021
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard to protect state buildings in Springfield in response to the warnings issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding threats to state capital cities in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Show MoreShow Less
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard for state buildings in Springfield in response to warnings issued this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding threats to state capital cities in the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

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Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against 'dangerous' HB 3653

Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against 'dangerous' HB 3653
Charles Bolinger, charles.bolinger@edwpub.net
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EDWARDSVILLE — A criminal reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved by the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The Senate met to debate the bill shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday before the measure passed 32-to-23 just before 5 in the morning. The bill now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Also known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, the bill ends cash bail in Illinois and overhauls police certification. The legislation was an initiative of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and opposed by a coalition of law enforcement groups in Illinois.

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