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Pritzker: 'We're investing in our educational institutions;' $8.9 set for performing arts center for WIU

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 16, 2021

The Illinois Capital Development Board announced that they have selected OWP/P Cannon Design, Inc. to design the new Center for Performing Arts at the Western Illinois University campus, which is part of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

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Illinois Democrat backing criminal justice reform says lawmakers cannot 'deny the damage that has been caused'

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 27, 2021

A Democratic legislator supporting Illinois' criminal justice reform bill said that lawmakers could "no longer delay" the changes that have been needed.

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Pritzker prioritizes Illinois inmates for vaccination, much to the horror of his critics

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 22, 2021

Illinois has become one of the few states that is providing early access to COVID-19 vaccination for prison inmates.

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GOP Chairman Schneider calls abortion bill 'unconscionable,' laments Dems' 'extreme' position

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider called the House's May 28 passage of the highly controversial Reproductive Health Act, which removes restrictions for late-term abortions, a clear sign of the disintegration of the Democratic party in Illinois as it relates to the abortion debate.

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Community Bankers Association says SB 3052 is detrimental to commercial construction

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 20, 2018

The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) believes Senate Bill 3052 will be a highly disruptive addition to the state's business scene.

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Supreme Court's Janus decision could mean more money for employees

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 2, 2018

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCMF), public sector workers now have more of a choice when it comes to their involvement in unions.

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Coalition of Republican legislators and candidates pledge to change culture of corruption in Springfield

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 14, 2018

More than a dozen Republican legislators and candidates came together on June 10 to pledge to replace the current culture of corruption in the Illinois government with one of responsibility and accountability.

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Proposed municipal gas use tax would do more harm than good, Illinois Manufacturers' Association exec says

By Carrie Bradon | May 3, 2018

With the state of Illinois going deeper into debt and lawmakers looking at various ways to increase revenues, a proposed municipal gas use tax, HB4680, has raised concerns among some leaders and manufacturers.

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Helland puts harassment issue at top of list of why Madigan needs to step down

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 21, 2018

Jason Helland, a Mazon Republican vying to become secretary of state, feels that Madigan's approach to the harassment issue should not be tolerated.

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Helland on tax reform: People 'are looking for the government to get out of the way'

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 8, 2017

Illinois was recently reported to be ranked 49th in the states with the largest taxpayer debt in the country, which has only been exacerbated by the majority party control by the Democratic Party, according to Jason Helland, Grundy County State's Attorney.

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Helland: Increasing taxes hurting Illinois residents

By Carrie Bradon | Dec 5, 2017

Candidates for various political positions in Illinois last week filed to run in the upcoming elections, including Jason Helland, who is running for secretary of state.