Pritzker signs eight bills into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed eight bills into law, Pritzker’s office announced Friday, including a measure that will enable school districts to be reimbursed for out-of-state placement of special needs students. House Bill 4365
Legislation aims to protect health care facilities from pathogens in water supplies
(The Center Square) – There is new legislation requiring water utilities to notify health-care and senior living facilities of water supply disruptions that could lead to water quality problems, such as legionella and other pathogens. In 2015,
Legal Fight Over Pillsbury Mills Over
The long legal fight between the state of Illinois and the past owners of the former Pillsbury Mills site in Springfield has come to an end. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that the state
Illinois Receives Half A Billion More Dollars Than Expected Over 1998 Tobacco Settlement
Illinois has received a major windfall from its 1998 legal settlement with major tobacco companies. The state gets an annual payout each year from that multi-state settlement stemming from lawsuits over deceptive marketing by tobacco companies
Money Sought For Local Projects Comes Out Less Than Expected In The New State Budget
We’re learning more about the City of Springfield’s wins and losses in the new state budget. While the city received state funding for its medical district for the first time in the district’s 20-year history, the
AFL-CIO Endorsing Candidates For Some Races
One of the state’s largest labor organizations is making its endorsements in the upcoming primary. The Illinois AFL-CIO is mostly supporting Democrats, including Governor JB Pritzker and incumbent statewide officeholders who are running for re-election. The
Earth Awareness Fair On Saturday At Henson Robinson Zoo
Saturday marks the 30th Earth Awareness Fair put on by the City of Springfield. The free, family event promotes renewable energy and sustainable environmental practices. More than 30 display stations will be on hand inside and
Illinois professor reveals research on automated video job interviews
(The Center Square) – Many companies are turning to automated video interviews, or AVIs, in an effort to save money, but are the AVIs telling companies what they need to know about job candidates? That is a
Burglary Cases in Danville, IL Rose in 2020
Burglary – defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony – is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There were just over
Burglary Cases in Decatur, IL Rose in 2020
Burglary – defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony – is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There were just over