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News from April 2019

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Analysis: 6 in 10 black students failing out of Illinois’ 4-year universities

By LGIS News Service | Apr 9, 2019

More than 10,000 of the 16,000 black students enrolled in one of Illinois’ eleven, state-subsidized four-year universities will flunk out of school.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: IDOT Picks Winners of Sign Contest

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2019

The Illinois Department of Transportation is recognizing six members of the public for their creative ideas to improve safety as part of the department's digital message sign contest.

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Facing deadline on his progressive tax plan, Pritzker may leverage a gas hike to gain support

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 8, 2019

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is now embarking on a final push toward generating all the support he can muster for his long-promoted progressive tax proposal.

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ISRA director Pearson urges Illinois gun owners to stand together and fight proposed legislation

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2019

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson recently took time to salute members for taking part in the latest Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), including 91-year-old member Joyce Lindelof.

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IPI claims that Pritzker's progressive tax plan fails to address state's biggest cost drivers

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 6, 2019

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has a lot more work ahead of him than just getting his much-promoted graduated income tax proposal across the finish line, according to at least one organization that is fearful about the state's future.

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Jason Barclay's nomination to position with the Illinois Racing Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 6, 2019

Jason Barclay's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Racing Board was withdrawn on April 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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Revered Illinois Republican Totten dead at 86

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 5, 2019

Now a top political consultant, Chris Robling says he considered longtime friend and mentor Don Totten one of the “immortals, a mythical figure” of conservative Republican politics in Illinois when Robling was starting out in the early 19​80s.

Op-Ed: Don’t be fooled, history is repeating itself

By Sen. Jason Plummer | Apr 5, 2019

Why lawmakers are calling Illinois’ fiscal mess a “deficit” problem rather than by its true name

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2019

IDHS, Prevention First and community partners from across the state raise awareness for alcohol use disorder

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ILLINOIS EPA: Clean Water Initiative Bonds Finish Successful Pricing Following Triple-A Rating and Green Bond Designation

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2019

Initiative continues to build on the solid 30+ year foundation of the State Revolving Fund

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month, Underscores Commitment to Improve DCFS

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2019

At an event to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, Gov. JB Pritzker underscored his commitment to improve the Department of Children and Family Services.

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Republicans reaffirm disapproval of graduated tax

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 4, 2019

Several Republican members of the Illinois House spoke out in opposition of Gov. J.B. Prtizker's graduated income tax hike proposal on Tuesday, affirming the party's collective disapproval of the plan.

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Wirepoints claims that Pritzker's progressive tax will, in fact, hit the middle class where it hurts

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 4, 2019

Illinois government watchdog Wirepoints views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax proposal as an equal opportunity destroyer.

Ruben Ramirez nominated to Illinois Gaming Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Ruben Ramirez was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Jaye Williams nominated to Illinois State Board of Investment

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Jaye Williams was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Board of Investment on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Michael Tarnoff nominated to Illinois State Board of Investment

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Michael Tarnoff was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Board of Investment on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Gisela Attlan nominated to Illinois State Board of Investment

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Gisela Attlan was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Board of Investment on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Sherman Wright nominated to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Sherman Wright was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Ronald Powell nominated to Illinois State Board of Investment

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

Ronald Powell was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois State Board of Investment on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

John Lyons nominated to State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2019

John Lyons was nominated in the Senate to be a trustee of the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.