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News from March 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Council Met Jan. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 30, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Council Met Thursday, Jan. 14.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Met March 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 30, 2021

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Met Wednesday, March 17.

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Sayeed of Illinois Muslin Civic Coalition: 'Redistricting across Illinois is one critical way to ensure diverse voices are heard'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 29, 2021

Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition Board President Dr. Dilara Sayeed recently told lawmakers in Springfield if the state is to move forward, fair redistricting maps need to be part of the plan.

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IDNR: Accepting Grant Applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2021

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for grants for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship projects.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met Jan. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 29, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority Met March 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 29, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority Met Wednesday, March 17.

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Dabrowski: ‘We’ve been arguing' it’s time for the governor to ‘give up his executive power’ related to COVID-19

By Alexus Barnhart | Mar 28, 2021

As COVID-19 cases drop and vaccines become more readily available, Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces criticisms for not loosening state restrictions after a year to allow for economic recovery.

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REEDER: 'Too often we view race relations in monochrome'

By Scott Reeder | Mar 28, 2021

I was chatting with a friend the other day and I mentioned that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was married to someone of a different race.

Pritzker vows to clean up, fix 'persistent flooding' in Centreville section

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 28, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker supported a $22 million federal grant that local officials say will solve the lingering sewage and flooding issues in the north Centreville neighborhoods.

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Columnist Miller on redistricting: 'The map wasn’t a real issue'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2021

Political columnist Rich Miller argues that in winning an election, the map is only part of the reason why candidates successfully get a seat.

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Butler: Public information getting harder to come by

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2021

Information is getting harder to come by during the global pandemic, according to some lawmakers and the media.

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Wirepoint's Dabrowski: 'Will Pritzker with his policy just hang himself?'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2021

Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski can see how Gov. J.B. Pritzker could be his own worst enemy come Election Day 2022.

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IDOT, ISP: Remind motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart'

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2021

As riding season shifts into top gear, safety should be first priority

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Lincoln Series: Republican women wanted for public service

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2021

Final registration is now being taken for the Lincoln Series Webinar set to take place on March 30.

Illinois Gaming Board Met Feb. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 26, 2021

Illinois Gaming Board Met Thursday, Feb. 4.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Met March 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 26, 2021

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Met Wednesday, March 17.

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McConchie pushes bill limiting future disaster declarations

By Raymond Valledor | Mar 25, 2021

Senate Republicans are critical of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s authority over the state and are working to minimize his powers in a new bill.

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IL DoIT: Announces IT Telecom Solicitation Opportunity for Minority Vendors

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2021

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) announces opportunities for traditionally underrepresented minority-owned businesses in the IT/Telecom industry to become vendors for the state.

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Priztker: Mask order 'will stay in place for some time'

By Raymond Valledor | Mar 25, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke with ABC Chicago and said that despite the wider availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, the mandate to wear masks in public will still be upheld.

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“APPOINTMENTS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 25

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

“APPOINTMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1846-S1847 on March 25