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Happy New Laws! Illinois now has official state snake, rock

By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisp.hancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Jan. 1 marked the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash bail.It essentially means the […]

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Challenging Illinois to prepare for the future

By John T. ShawPeople in government rarely have time to extract themselves from the relentless rush of daily drama and urgent deadlines to think about the future.Former North Carolina Gov. […]

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Survey indicates educator shortages everywhere

By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comA new study from a regional superintendents group in Illinois shows public school districts in the northeast region – which contains seven counties adjacent to Cook […]

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CAPITOL RECAP: Black Caucus lays out anti-racism agenda; panel to probe Madigan ties to ComEd; Illinois census update

By Capitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at a news conference Tuesday, Sept. […]

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