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Illinois law would ban ownership of servals after animal escapes in Vernon Hills, Decatur
The Illinois House passed a law Thursday that would ban the ownership of specific “dangerous animals” in the state, including servals and kangaroos.
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Man speaks out in support of legislation that would remove firearms after order of protection
A man is speaking out in Springfield in support of “Karina’s Bill,” legislation that would remove firearms from individuals after an order of protection is issued, NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt reports.
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Illinois lawmakers debate possible removal of state's grocery tax
Illinois lawmakers debated the permanent removal of the state’s grocery tax this week, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Illinois Republicans propose overhaul for ‘anti-victim' parole board after Chicago domestic violence stabbing
The Illinois Senate’s minority leader proposed legislation Tuesday to overhaul Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board after it released a convicted domestic abuser who then attacked a pregnant Chicago woman with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son.
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2024 Illinois Primary: Experts discuss election results
From the U.S. presidential race to local referendums like the proposed real estate transfer tax known as “Bring Chicago Home,” voters in Illinois have plenty to consider this 2024 primary election day.
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Race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney heats up
With primary elections just 11 days away, the race to replace two-term Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is heating up, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorses Rep. Danny Davis as early voting in Cook County suburbs begins Monday
With early voting beginning in Cook County suburbs on Monday, Rep. Danny Davis received an endorsement from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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A look at Illinois' growing Latino electorate ahead of primary elections
With Illinois’ primary elections approaching, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern takes a look at the state’s Latino electorate as they represent the fastest-growing demographic in the state.
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A look at the growing power of the Latino vote in Illinois
As Illinois’ population has declined year after year, the number – and proportion – of Latino residents across the state has skyrocketed, giving the demographic group an ever-growing political power that experts say is underutilized. Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Experts on the growing power of Illinois' Latino vote: ‘There is work that we need to do'
As Illinois’ population has declined year after year, the number – and proportion – of Latino residents across the state has skyrocketed, giving the demographic group an ever-growing political power that experts say is underutilized.
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Read Gov. Pritzker's full 2024 State of the State address for Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his sixth State of the State address for the state of Illinois Wednesday afternoon, revealing a budget plan that included changes to state taxes and a goal of addressing an ongoing migrant crisis, among many other items.
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Watch Live: Pritzker delivers 2024 State of the State, budget address
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will deliver his sixth State of the State address and budget plan for the state of Illinois Wednesday afternoon.
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Gov. Pritzker set to deliver 2024 State of the State address Wednesday
The 2024 State of the State will be happening Wednesday afternoon as Gov. J.B. Pritzker will share his budget for the year. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Officials, activists push for child tax credit in Illinois
A new bill introduced by Illinois lawmakers could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of households and lift more than 13,000 children out of poverty, according to a study of the bill’s impacts.
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New Illinois bill would restrict the criteria for legal traffic stops
A new bill being debated in Springfield would restrict the criteria for police officers in Illinois to make legal traffic stops, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Proposed child tax credit in Illinois could impact more than 800,000 households
Bills being considered by Illinois lawmakers could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of households and reduce childhood poverty by nearly 8%, according to a study of the bill’s impacts.
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Proposed child tax credit in Illinois could impact more than 800,000 households
Bills being considered by Illinois lawmakers could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of households and reduce childhood poverty by nearly 8%, according to a study of the bill’s impacts.
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