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News from January 2021

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Teddi Pritzker spotted working out without mask at Florida gym as father’s lockdown of Illinois continues

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jan 26, 2021

In photos provided to Prairie State Wire the state’s first daughter, “Teddi” Theodora Pritzker appears to have completely abandonded Covid protocols.

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IDNR: Announces 2021 Habitat Fund Project Grants

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2021

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of $958,096 in grants for seven wildlife habitat projects through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.

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Fixing Illinois will require 'Republican Party that stands up to Democrats': Curran

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2021

A former Republican Congressional candidate said that Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) no longer serving as House speaker is "irrelevant."

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Replacing Madigan is 'good news and bad news,' former Illinois House Floor leader says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2021

Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) tenure as House speaker finished is a mix of "good news and bad news," Peter Breen, a former House Floor leader and Republican representative.

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Let them play: LaHood calls on Pritzker to green-light all high school sports

By Savannah Howe | Jan 22, 2021

Calling on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to speak up about high school sports resuming play, state Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) said in a Jan. 21 tweet that it is time to let student athletes take the fields once again.

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Led by Lake County woman, group wants to drop Chicago, 'kick ourselves out of Illinois' to form separate state

By Juliette Fairley | Jan 22, 2021

G.H. Merritt had been contemplating selling her property and leaving the state due to rising taxes and a lack of economic opportunities. However, when her father died she decided to stay put.

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The start of 2021 brings higher online shopping prices for customers in Illinois

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 22, 2021

Illinois' online shoppers face a larger checkout bill depending on where the purchase is shipped and the municipality's local sales tax.

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Pritzker prioritizes Illinois inmates for vaccination, much to the horror of his critics

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 22, 2021

Illinois has become one of the few states that is providing early access to COVID-19 vaccination for prison inmates.

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Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police calls criminal justice reform bill 'an overreach and benefits criminals'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 22, 2021

A group representing Illinois' professional law enforcement expressed concerns about the "unintended consequences" of the criminal justice reform bill that would also end cash bail in the state.

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ISM: Illinois State Museum Reopens January 26

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

Springfield and Lewistown facilities to reopen while Lockport Gallery remains closed

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IDNR: To Reopen Select Historic Sites

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

All historic sites, except those in Regions 4 and 7 of the Restore Illinois plan, to open Jan. 26

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Gov. Pritzker Statement on the Announcement of President Biden's Plan to Combat COVID-19

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following President Biden's announcement of the national plan to combat COVID-19.

Jan. 21: Congressional Record publishes “MORNING BUSINESS” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 21, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “MORNING BUSINESS” on Jan. 21.

Jan. 21: Congressional Record publishes “CORONAVIRUS” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 21, 2021

“CORONAVIRUS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S80-S82 on Jan. 21

“FILIBUSTER” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 21

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 21, 2021

The Congressional Record published “FILIBUSTER” in the Senate section on Jan. 21.

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Wayne, Hamilton, Schuyler counties top home sales activity ranking

By LGIS News Service | Jan 21, 2021

Wayne, Hamilton and Schuyler counties saw the greatest percentage gains in fourth-quarter 2020 home sales in Illinois, compared to sales during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to data from Illinois Realtors.

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IHDA: Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Application for $8 Million to Strengthen Neighborhoods

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (APP) Round 5 Provides Relief for the Maintenance and Demolition of Abandoned Properties

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IDOA: 2021 Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

Hundreds of Applications Received

Illinois' jobless claims jump more than 700% hike during pandemic

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2021

Illinois' unemployment claims skyrocketed 710.11% between mid-March of 2020 through the first full week of 2021, according to WalletHub.

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Former Illinois GOP treasurer candidate blames Madigan for 'financial mess'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2021

Rep. Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) tenure as House speaker ending was long overdue, said a former Republican candidate for state treasurer.