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News from September 2018

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Winchester's civil rights suit against Illinois GOP awaits judge's review

By Robert Hadley | Sep 30, 2018

A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss former Republican State Central Committee member Bob Winchester’s civil rights case against the Illinois Republican party.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites Open for 2018 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

Youth Hunt Weekends Precede Start of Regular Waterfowl Seasons in Each Zone

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Presidential Alert Scheduled to Test Nation's Emergency Warning System

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

First-ever joint test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, Emergency Alert System to take place on October 3rd

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ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION: October is College Changes Everything Month in Illinois

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2018

ISAC and Partners Offer More Than 1,000 Free College Application and FAFSA® Completion Workshops in Over 200 Locations

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GOP CAUCUS: “There were none more brave than you, Illinois!”

By Illinois House Republican Caucus | Sep 29, 2018

In recent years, Illinois has added a number of items to its list of official state symbols.

KAZENOFF: Why students and faculty need free speech on campus

By Harry Kazenoff, Capital Research Center | Sep 29, 2018

On September 17th, the Political Theory Institute (PTI) hosted the event “Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech,” at American University in Washington, D.C.

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Illinois State Rifle Association earns Citizens Committee award

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) recently earned the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Affiliate of the Year Award for the tenth time in the last 11 years.

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Rauner urges delay in Kavanaugh vote

By Karen Kidd | Sep 28, 2018

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner urged a last-minute delay in the vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination to the full Senate.

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IL Rising - Conservative Reformers Push Back Against Madigan

By LGIS News Service | Sep 28, 2018

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) joins Dan Proft and Pat Hughes to discuss the push back against House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Analysis: Robert Morris University football participation ranks seventh in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 28, 2018

Chicago-based Robert Morris University football fielded 190 players in 2016 – the seventh highest such student popularity number in the nation – according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of federal education data.

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Second Amendment group seeks plaintiffs to sue AG Madigan, DCFS

By Robert Hadley | Sep 27, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is looking for plaintiffs to join a proposed lawsuit against the state over gun restrictions on home-based daycare centers.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN: Leads $148 Million Settlement with Uber over 2016 Data Breach

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced she led all 50 states and the District of Columbia in reaching a $148 million settlement agreement with California-based ride-sharing company Uber Technologies Inc.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Rauner kicks off I-80 interchange project

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner joined Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn and local officials today to announce the start of a $47 million project to rebuild the Interstate 80-U.S. 30 interchange.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Illinois Grain Tour begins Monday Oct. 1

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will host more than 20 international buyers from four different countries in an effort to increase export sales for the Illinois grain industry.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Illinois wins national transportation award

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the Interstate 55-Lake Shore Drive interchange has earned the Grand Prize in the 2018 America's Transportation Awards, the top honor for state departments of transportation.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: It's Flu Shot Time

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION: IDFPR Advances Online License Transformation for Real Estate

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2018

The majority of Real Estate Brokerage and related license types may now be applied for and renewed via the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's (IDFPR) Online Services Portal.

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Dodge says mileage tax would destroy Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2018

Jim Dodge fears Democratic lawmakers in Springfield might have a new policy adviser.

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Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

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Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.