Madigan’s successor resigns three days after appointment
The longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history is suggesting his successor should resign two days after his…
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Pritzker announces expansion of food benefits for struggling families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- One million kids across Illinois will now have access to food through a pandemic assistance program. That’s 200,000 more…
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Pritzker calls for $15 million low-interest loan program to help communities hit by outlandish gas prices
Natural gas prices have skyrocketed along the panhandle pipeline stretching from Texas to Michigan. Some downstate communities struggling to deal…
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Pritzker, Democrats celebrate monumental criminal justice law while GOP, police push back
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the massive criminal justice reform plan into law Monday alongside sponsors and…
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Darren Bailey announcing gubernatorial campaign
Sen. Darren Bailey, an outspoken Republican from Eastern Illinois, will announce his intent to run for governor in…
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Craft breweries ask for state government help to adapt to COVID-related challenges
SPRINGFIELD (HOI) – One of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first executive orders of the pandemic granted Illinois breweries the option to deliver right to your…
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Mike Madigan resigns following decades of power
Rep. Mike Madigan’s 50-year legacy in Springfield will come to an end later this month. The former longtime Illinois House Speaker will officially…
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Pritzker presents budget without income tax hike, hopes to close corporate loopholes despite previous agreements
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a budget of roughly $83 billion in spending and revenue for Fiscal Year 2022. While many departments could see funding…
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Exclusive look inside IDOT’s new communication center
The Illinois Department of Transportation finished a major construction project for its communication center this fall.…
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Former Illinois Senator announces gubernatorial campaign
Republican Paul Schimpf officially announced his campaign for Governor today.…
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