State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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Jacobs on draft abortion ruling: 'I strongly oppose these policies and have voted to protect the unborn'
Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs issued a statement following the recent leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case legalizing abortion.
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Windhorst: 'Last week was pretty much a big waste of time and money in the Illinois House'
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) recently provided a preview for the Oct. 25 veto session in his weekly update.
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Bryant: Democrats' push to repeal Parental Notification Act 'an attack' on parents' rights
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has vowed "to not sit silently" as her Democratic colleagues are working to overturn a law that requires parents of children ages 17 or younger to be informed at least 48 prior to the child undergoing an abortion.
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Jacobs: Democratic lawmakers, Pritzker 'decided to go on a spending spree'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced that funding has been made available to increase wages for eligible in-home care providers.
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New inland port for Mississippi and Ohio Rivers closer to the beginning of construction
The Alexander-Cairo Port District finished a project labor agreement with the Illinois AFL-CIO on Apr. 28, marking a huge stride for a new inland port at the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
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State to help more health centers receive COVID-19 vaccine
As the state of Illinois continues its efforts to get COVID-19 vaccines out to more residents, federally qualified health centers such as Jacksonville’s Central Counties Health Centers and the Cass County Health Department in Virginia and Beardstown were among approximately 100 locations identified for receiving additional vaccine doses.
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Illinois PPP loans focus on most vulnerable small businesses for two weeks
The rollout of the small business loans during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was met with mixed results as some businesses gamed the system cheating needier companies out of the financial relief.
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Honeywell’s Metropolis Works facility to reopen at Southern Illinois location
Honeywell's Metropolis Works facility will reopen, said a Republican lawmaker who supported the news, adding that it would help boost the local economic opportunities in Southern Illinois.
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Bryant and Illinois Republicans respond to suspending Madigan investigations
As the IL house ended the House Special Investigating Committee (HSIC) proceedings for the investigations surrounding Mike Madigan, IL Republicans have spoken out in protest.
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Severin delivers school supply donations and visits with local district students
Illinois State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), surprised three local district elementary schools when he delivered, in-person, collections of donated school supplies and visited with students, according to a Dec 4. Facebook post.
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GOP delegates: Madigan guilty, should resign
The southern Illinois Republican House delegation is calling for significant ethical reform in Illinois State government and for longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to resign.
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2 Illinois lawmakers call for more transparency about COVID-19 mitigation from Pritzker
Two Illinois lawmakers want answers about why Gov. J.B. Pritzker can make mitigation decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three businesses in zip 62902 had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017
There were three businesses in Illinois zip code 62902 that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Three Southern Illinois Power Cooperative ratings are 'BBB,' according to Fitch Ratings
Implied senior secured obligations, implied senior unsecured obligations and issuer default rating have been affirmed with a "BBB" rating from Fitch Ratings in New York of Oct. 19.
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10 businesses in zip 62901 had between 100 and 249 employees in 2017
There were 10 businesses in Illinois zip code 62901 that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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12 businesses in zip 62902 had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017
There were 12 businesses in Illinois zip code 62902 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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26 businesses in zip 62901 had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017
There were 26 businesses in Illinois zip code 62901 that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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12 businesses in zip 62902 had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017
There were 12 businesses in Illinois zip code 62902 that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Four businesses in zip 62903 had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017
There were four businesses in Illinois zip code 62903 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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105 businesses in zip 62901 had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017
There were 105 businesses in Illinois zip code 62901 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.