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WATCH: Governor Pritzker's 2024 State of the State

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois’s State of the State speech has started. Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his budget address approximately Wednesday at noon in the Illinois State Capitol. WCIA will be livestreaming the speech. The budget address included more funding for social services, universal preschool, and for K-12 schools. The full speech provided by the […]

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Here are new state police rules for `assault weapon' permits in Illinois

Illinois State Police filed emergency rules Monday

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More than 66,000 Illinoisans can expect a check from the state's Unclaimed Property program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands of Illinois residents can expect some cash back from Illinois’ Unclaimed Property program. According to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, about 66,700 Illinoisans can expect a letter to receive up to $5,000. The money is part of the Money Match program, which is part of the Unclaimed Property program. The […]

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Illinois state budget 'deal' details are scant

The agreement included a summary of top-line spending in fiscal responsibility, education, fighting poverty, health and human services and economic development.

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Gov Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget

Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly say they've...

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Cannabis, election, biometric measures fill 'final' day

The May 19 end to the General Assembly’s spring session had been on the calendar for months, but it’s not a deadline.

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Serve Illinois accepting governor's award nominees

Nominations are being accepted through June 16 for the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service’s Governor’s Hometown Awards program.

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Firearms industry could face more legal risk under bill approved by Illinois lawmakers

The firearms industry, including gun sellers, could be sued for alleged violations of...

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Illinois legislative mandate on feminine hygiene products advancing

A bill requiring feminine hygiene products to be provided in any public toilet facility available to women is advancing in the Illinois Senate.

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Legislators consider idea of 'safe spaces' for drug use

House Bill 2 would allow the creation of sites where people struggling with addiction can safely take drugs such as opiates or heroin.

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