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News from May 2019

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Passage of Fair Tax Legislation

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the House passed fair tax legislation making the wealthy pay their fair share while 97 percent of taxpayers pay the same or less.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION: IDFPR Warns Consumers About Unproven Stem Cell Therapy

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is warning consumers about unproven stem cell therapy treatments and those administered by providers who may not be licensed to so.

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ICE-PAC Director Hengesbaugh lashes out at 'unethical, unconscionable' methods of passing bill

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

Illinois Citizens for Ethics (ICE-PAC) Director Mary-Louise Hengesbaugh is among the growing number of people speaking out against the way Springfield lawmakers have sought to ram through Senate Bill 25.

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Bill defines reporting guidelines in abuse cases

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

A bill passed in the House of Representatives on Sunday during a weekend session that will institute clear reporting guidelines for mandated reporters, including clergy members.

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Don't Wait, Evacuate: State, County Leaders Urge Residents to Prepare for Evacuations

By Press release submission | May 30, 2019

State officials are issuing an urgent plea to residents in river communities to prepare for potential evacuations due to the threat of rising floodwaters

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Payton College Prep orders yearbook reprint

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2019

Insisting that “values matter,” Walter Payton College Prep Principal Tim Devine has ordered the school’s yearbook to be reprinted after the original edition featured six photos of students flashing the upside-down “OK” sign, a gesture that has gained notoriety in recent months for its ambiguous meanings.

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Wirepoints: Pritzker win a loss for middle class

By Glenn Minnis | May 29, 2019

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s success in pushing his progressive income tax proposal to the brink of becoming law is being celebrated as a “big win” for the new governor, but the online government watchdog organization Wirepoints sees it differently.

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Abortion on verge of becoming limitless right in Illinois, topping freedom of speech

By W.J. Kennedy | May 29, 2019

A pro-life legal expert says the right to abortion would become the “summit” right in Illinois if the Senate, as expected, passes the Reproductive Health Act, which the House approved Tuesday.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING: Last Call - 2019 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

By Press release submission | May 29, 2019

Deadline for nominations closes Friday, May 31

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Graduated income tax proposal: How does the vote work?

By Karen Kidd | May 28, 2019

Illinois voters who cast ballots in the 2020 General Election but elect not to fill whether the state should have a graduated income tax could be just as critical to passage - or not - of the controversial measure, according to information on a data driven website.

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Democrats' tactics every bit as devious as the tax proposals party is pushing, critics charge

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2019

Democrats have proved relentless in their dogged push to get Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed progressive income tax amendment to the finish line.

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Wirepoints president claims capital bill debate is premature given state's many, more urgent issues

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2019

Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski hints that the devil is probably in the details when it comes to the capital-improvements plan being pushed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Douglas Steffenson nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Douglas Steffenson was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Greg Sronce nominated to Illinois Racing Board

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Greg Sronce was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois Racing Board on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Dwight Baird nominated to Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Dwight Baird was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Announces Spring 2019 State Pheasant Fund Project Grants

By Press release submission | May 28, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of more than $193,000 in grants for two pheasant habitat projects through the Illinois State Pheasant Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.

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Rep. Kalish wanted new tax rates to go higher

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2019

Even before Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s long sought-after graduated income-tax system passed the House to move one step closer to replacing the state’s flat income tax, Democratic state Rep. Yehiel Kalish (Chicago) held the position that the rates being proposed for a new tax are too low.

Paige Ponder nominated to Illinois Community College Board

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Paige Ponder was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois Community College Board on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Stephen Friedman nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Stephen Friedman was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Jessica Hegarty nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Jessica Hegarty was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.