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News from May 2019

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ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Awards $28 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing

By Press release submission | May 17, 2019

Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and/or Rehabilitation of 25 Affordable Housing Developments creating 1,864 units for families, seniors and individuals with disabilities

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: IDOC Hosts Lieutenant Governor, Chance the Rapper for Graduation Ceremony

By Press release submission | May 17, 2019

Seven incarcerated men at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) are college graduates after completing Northeastern University's University Without Walls program at Stateville Correctional Center.

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Nothing 'green' about state's transportation plan except the fee hikes, Heartland director says

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2019

The Heartland Institute's George Jamerson deems Illinois lawmakers’ rationale behind seeking to raise the gas tax and vehicle registration fees as flawed through and through.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Recognizes Steven Krug For Excellence in Pediatric Care

By Press release submission | May 16, 2019

Ron W. Lee, M.D. Pediatric Care Award – Lifetime Achievement

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Coalition asks lawmakers to 'Bet on Main Street'

By Kyla Asbury | May 16, 2019

A coalition of Illinois small businesses recently spoke out against the hardships a proposed video-gaming tax hike would cause them, organizing a press conference under the heading Bet on Main Street.

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Smart Approaches to Marijuana, NAACP, other groups speak out against marijuana legalization

By Kyla Asbury | May 16, 2019

A special-interest group spoke in opposition to the possibility of Illinois passing a bill that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis.

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Illinois pro-life group lauds Georgia bill

By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2019

Standing in support of Georgia House Bill 481 comes as naturally as breathing for Illinois Right to Life Action Executive Director Mary Kate Knorr.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: Gov. Pritzker and DCFS's Acting Director Smith Commit to Overhaul of Intact Family Services Program

By Press release submission | May 15, 2019

In Embracing Chapin Hall Recommendations to Improve Services, Acting Director Smith Also Outlines Immediate Steps to Keep Children Safe, DCFS Launches Review of 1,100 Open Cases and Crisis Intervention Team

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ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Annual Earth Stewardship Day Draws Area Fourth Grade Students to the Illinois State Fairgrounds

By Press release submission | May 14, 2019

Students Participate in Interactive Presentations to Learn How to Take Care of the Environment

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AAE offers alternative to Illinois teachers' union

By Glenn Minnis | May 13, 2019

Colin Sharkey is convinced that the more options teachers have in terms of who will represent their views and voice their concerns, the better the situation will be for everyone.

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LGBTQ bill unfair and unnecessary, say critics

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2019

Pastor Eric Wallace believes the inmates are now running the asylum in Springfield when it comes to House Bill 246.

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: IEMA, American Lung Association Announce Winners in Student Video, Poster Contests

By Press release submission | May 11, 2019

New This Year: Winning video will be featured in Illinois movie theaters on May 17th

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Appoints 24-Year Criminal Justice Expert to Lead Department of Corrections

By Press release submission | May 11, 2019

After conducting a national search to continue building a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment:

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Hugh Scates's nomination to position with the Illinois Racing Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2019

Hugh Scates's nomination to be member of the Illinois Racing Board was withdrawn on May 10, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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Heartland Institute: progressive income tax would only worsen state’s budget problems

By W.J. Kennedy | May 10, 2019

In a recent article critical of a proposed move to a progressive income tax, the Heartland Institute’s Matthew Glans and Lennie Jarratt point out that one of the arguments for the tax is an empty one: revenues the state has been collecting through the current flat tax are among the most robust in the Midwest.

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Billionaire casino mogul Neil Bluhm seeks to shut down competition through amendment to sports wagering legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | May 10, 2019

Sports wagering legislation in Springfield punishing two online gaming companies is a blind for protecting the in-state interests of billionaire casino mogul, Neil Bluhm, according to one of the nation’s leading legal experts on gaming.

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More teachers want control of their own contract negotiations, according to AAE survey

By Glenn Minnis | May 10, 2019

A recent survey of mostly public district and public charter school teachers finds that most of them would rather negotiate their own contracts as opposed to be bound by collective bargaining-reached agreements.

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Experts warn of legalization's potential perils

By Glenn Minnis | May 10, 2019

Luke Dean Niforatos fears what may happen to Illinois if supporters of marijuana legalization legislation have their way.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: Illinois Honored with 2019 StateScoop 50 Awards

By Press release submission | May 8, 2019

State recognized nationally for progress with innovation and technology

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Ideas Illinois launches "Unfair" ad campaign

By Glenn Minnis | May 8, 2019

Government watchdog group Ideas Illinois is fighting back against what it sees as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s grand form of hypocrisy.