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By Michelle Ownbey. Oct 30, 2024. Vote yes for property tax relief. By Pat Quinn. Oct 17, 2024. Litchfield man awarded military honors at Governor's Mansion. By Jerry Nowicki. Oct 30, 2024. False claims abound in state races.
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Oct 28, 2024 · Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Rail project receives final piece of federal funding
17 hours ago · Completion of the entire $471 million project, designed to alleviate rail congestion in Springfield by consolidating Third Street corridor rail traffic along 10th Street, is now expected in fall 2027. Work on final parts of the project was delayed when local officials were unable to secure $138 million in federal funding a year ago.
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Oct 24, 2024 · For Indiana woman, ‘worst-case scenario’ led her to Illinois for abortion care. State enacted near-total abortion ban after Roe v. Wade was overturned. By Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle. Nov 4, 2024.
SAFE-T Act report card | News | Illinois Times
Jul 11, 2024 · The data showed that about 52% of cases that were subject to an OSPS pretrial investigation contained at least one offense considered "detainable" under the SAFE-T Act. As of June 28, prosecutors had petitioned the court to detain the defendant in 62% of those cases. The fact that judges approved 63% of those petitions, Smith said, was evidence ...
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in ...
1 day ago · Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That means Democrats will maintain supermajorities in each chamber of the General Assembly even as ...
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Oct 29, 2024 · Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Pandemic took a big toll on education | News | Illinois Times
Dec 22, 2022 · Robin Steans, president of Advance Illinois, introduced the findings to educators and community leaders in Springfield on Dec. 15. A panel then addressed concerns and future needs. "There have been massive and deadly disruptions, and through the pandemic many made heroic efforts" Steans said. "The state took huge steps.
Inside Illinois youth lockups | News | Illinois Times
Nov 30, 2023 · By Molly Parker and Capitol News Illinois. In late December 2022, a teenage boy with a broken arm was left to suffer alone in his cell at a youth lockup in rural southern Illinois. Staff were aware he'd been seriously injured; he told them he was in pain and asked to see a doctor. Two hours passed before staff took him to the hospital, during ...
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Aug 22, 2024 · By Christian Ryan. May 23, 2024. Helping the Homeless. My journey and my blessing. "Miss Julie" retires from full-time volunteering on the streets of Springfield. By Julie L Benson. Apr 18, 2024. Don't be fooled by fear tactics. Eliminating money bond is working.