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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Signs Legislation to Strengthen Critical Access Hospitals

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2019

During a visit to Ferrell Hospital in Saline County, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 1469 to strengthen critical access hospitals in rural communities.

From McHenry Times

Rauschenberger says Skillicorn is 'right fighter for the 14th' District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger is all in on the idea of Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) being in Washington, D.C. representing the 14th District.

IML unveils legislative platform designed to strengthen state's infrastructure

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 8, 2019

Members of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) held a press conference Monday to announce the Moving Cities Forward legislative platform.

Pritzker's proposed tax on MCOs would hurt Illinois, Conservative tax expert says

By Karen Kidd | Mar 8, 2019

Health care premiums and costs will go up if Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's idea to slap a tax on Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) sees the light of day, a tax expert with a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said during a recent interview.

Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.

GOP wants Madigan's full disclosure about sexual harassment claims against staffers

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party is calling for greater transparency from Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on the issue of sexual harassment in his office.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Unveils Fair Tax Plan with 97 Percent of Taxpayers Getting Tax Relief

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2019

Gov. Pritzker unveiled his fair tax plan that ensures 97 percent of taxpayers get tax relief and the wealthy pay their fair share.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2019

March 10-16, 2019 designated as a week to recognize more than 2,400 volunteers

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward: Creating Opportunity for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2019

Skill-building, networking conference helps small firms grow

Ideas Illinois asks Madigan, Pritzker, Cullerton to live stream proposed secret tax meetings

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2019

SPRINGFIELD-- Government watchdog group Ideas Illinois is demanding greater transparency from Democratic leaders on the issues of taxes.

Health care professionals present ideas on drug pricing to joint committee

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 6, 2019

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House Insurance and Prescription Drug Affordability and Accessibility joint committee listened to testimony Friday on the rising cost of prescription drugs for some of the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Meryl Paniak nominated to Department of Children and Family Services

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 6, 2019

Meryl Paniak was nominated in the Senate to be the inspector general for the Department of Children and Family Services on Tuesday, Mar. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

House GOP stands together to oppose progressive tax plan

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 5, 2019

Illinois House Republicans united at a Wednesday press conference to speak out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to implement a graduated state income tax that he calls a "fair tax."

House Republicans speak out against graduated income tax

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 5, 2019

The House Republican caucus held a press conference Wednesday to announce their opposition of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's idea of a "fair tax" for Illinois.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Illinois DNR Newsbits - March 2019

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2019

DNR Newsbits

Meryl Paniak's nomination to position with the Department of Children and Family Services withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2019

Meryl Paniak's nomination to be inspector general of the Department of Children and Family Services was withdrawn on March 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

John Bambenek's nomination to position with the Community College Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2019

John Bambenek's nomination to be member of the Community College Board was withdrawn on March 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Lisa Schumacher's nomination to position with the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2019

Lisa Schumacher's nomination to be trustee of the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees was withdrawn on March 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Mark Cozzi's nomination to position with the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2019

Mark Cozzi's nomination to be a trustee on the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees was withdrawn on March 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: IDOA Announces State-Specific Restrictions on use of Herbicide Dicamba on Soybeans for 2019

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2019

Goal to reduce off-target movement of dicamba products