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News from February 2021

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ISP: Illinois State Police Publish First Report From Newly Formed Move Over Task Force

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2021

Report Highlights Proposals to Improve Safety of Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Motorists

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IDOT: The Illinois Department of Transportation Allocates $12.5 Million to Assist Illinois State Police Investigations of Expressway Shootings

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2021

Funding Will Go Towards Purchase of Software Needed to Investigate Expressway Shootings

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IEMA: Pritzker Administration Deploys Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Across Illinois

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2021

Federal teams requested by Governor Pritzker will assist local jurisdictions with COVID-19 Vaccination Operations

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IDPH: More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2021

Meijer and Walmart now offering vaccines at a limited number of stores

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Pritzker plans to close corporate tax loopholes, small business leaders say 'more-level playing field' is needed

By Juliette Fairley | Feb 12, 2021

When Elliot Richardson of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) was informed of Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s plan to close corporate tax loopholes as a way to balance the state budget, he decided to monitor the situation out of concern.

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 12, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” on Feb. 12.

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 12, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S705 on Feb. 12

Congressional Record publishes “prayer” in the Senate section on Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 12, 2021

The Congressional Record published “prayer” in the Senate section on Feb. 12.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointment to Illinois Prisoner Review Board

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2021

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

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Springfield sees 100,200 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 11, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Illinois' Springfield metropolitan statistical area was 100,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Government Accountability Institute: Pritzker's cousin 'made the money' from marijuana public policy

By Juliette Fairley | Feb 10, 2021

Of the seven states the Government Accountability Institute (GAI) evaluated for favoritism in the legal cannabis industry, four are under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to GAI researchers, but Illinois is not among them.

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Rockford sees 135,600 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 10, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Illinois' Rockford metropolitan statistical area was 135,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Tracy: Madigan can now thank Biden for protection

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 10, 2021

President Joe Biden is removing U.S. Attorney for the Northern District, John Lausch from his office.

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Don Tracy takes over as ILGOP chair after Tim Schneider resigns

By Prairie State Wire reports | Feb 9, 2021

Don Tracy is taking over as chair of the Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) after Tim Schneider resigns.

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Tracy to head ILGOP

By Prairie State Wire reports | Feb 9, 2021

The Illinois Republican Party has appointed Don Tracy as its new chairman.

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Peoria sees 157,400 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 9, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Illinois' Peoria metropolitan statistical area was 157,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Carla Barnes nominated to Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 9, 2021

Carla Barnes was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority on Thursday, Feb. 4, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Congressional Record publishes “IMPEACHMENT” in the Senate section on Feb. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 8, 2021

“IMPEACHMENT“ was published in the Senate section on pages S585-S586 on Feb. 8

Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on Feb. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 8, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S571-S573 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 8.

Congressional Record publishes “BICENTENNIAL OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY” in the Senate section on Feb. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 8, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “BICENTENNIAL OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY” on Feb. 8.