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Illinois House to Review Capitol Statues for Offensive Depictions
An Illinois House of Representatives task force will judge Capitol artifacts against the values and morals of the state, the House speaker said Monday in an accounting that began with last summer’s removal of a Stephen A. Douglas statue following the revelation that the legendary Illinois senator owned slaves.
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Judge Awards Back Pay to Ex-Illinois Lawmakers Who Rejected Raises
Two former Illinois state lawmakers who argued that a freeze on raises violated the state Constitution can collect back pay, a judge said.
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Chicago Monuments Under Scrutiny
Officials are analyzing over 500 sculptures across Chicago and determining what should be done with some controversial statues. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports
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A Virtual Legislature: Illinois Lawmakers Plan Spring Work by Video
Illinois lawmakers will begin their spring session working remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ending Cash Bail Abolishes Penalty on Poverty, Advocates Say
An overhaul of Illinois’ approach to public safety is absorbing critics’ rebukes that it would make streets less safe, overburden police and drive dedicated professionals away from law enforcement careers.
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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch Joins NBC 5 For 1-on-1 Interview
It’s been quite a whirlwind for the new Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch, as he’s received more than one thousand text messages from all over the country as well-wishers congratulate the state legislature’s first-ever Black Speaker. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Pritzker Says Lack of Veto Session Won't Stop Work on Budget
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Surge Forces Illinois Legislature to Postpone Veto Session
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
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Pritzker Signs $43B Illinois Budget Reliant on Federal Grant
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Wednesday an Illinois budget heavily reliant on federal assistance because of revenue lost to COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social interaction.
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Pritzker Remains Cautious As Illinois Sees Progress in Coronavirus Fight
The state of Illinois reported more than 650 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, the lowest single-day increase in cases since the end of March. Still Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains cautious about loosening some restrictions. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Illinois Lawmakers Seek Emergency Meeting of Legislature
Three members of the Illinois Legislature are asking for an “emergency legislative session” to address criminal justice reform and the issues at the center of demonstrations and unrest in Chicago and across the state. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that in a letter to House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President Don Harmon, Reps. Kam Buckner, Curtis Tarver and Lamont Robinson, all...
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Minn. Ex-Officer's Murder Charge Upgraded, 3 Others Charged in Floyd's Death
Three more former Minneapolis police officers were charged Wednesday in the fatal arrest of George Floyd less than a week after another ex-officer was arrested on murder and manslaughter charges. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers reports.
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Pritzker Sends Strong Message to Residents Who Want to Reopen Faster
May 13 briefing: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had a strong message for residents “who believe we need to reopen faster.”
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Safety Measures to Govern Illinois Legislature's Return to Capital
The Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield for three days next week to take up a spring session workload long delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bill Would End Religious Exemptions for Vaccines in Illinois
A proposed bill would tighten medical exemptions for vaccines in Illinois and allow kids to get vaccinated without a parent’s permission at age 14.
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Illinois House Approves Bill to Raise Tobacco Age to 21
Legislation is moving forward in the Illinois Legislature that would raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21.
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Illinois Democrats Have Control of State Government: Can They Get Work Done?
The Illinois General Assembly convenes next week, ushering in the Prairie State’s third century with historic numbers of Democrats running the show and pent-up demand for action.
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Illinois Among States Pushing Back on Trump Immigration Hard Line
Illinois lawmakers pushed back last spring against President Donald Trump and his often hardline stance on immigration policy.
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Illinois Senate OKs New Gun Dealer Licensing Plan
Illinois Democrats hoping to clamp down on gun violence face the clock, an uncertain roll call and thousands of gun-rights advocates.
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Illinois Legislature Making New Effort to Pass a Gun Dealer Bill
Illinois Democrats hoping to clamp down on gun violence face the clock, an uncertain roll call and thousands of gun-rights advocates.