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Pritzker  urges caution as regions loosen restrictions, vaccine distribution remains slow

By Joel Ebert  - January 25, 2021

Even as new strains of COVID-19 have entered Illinois in recent weeks and vaccine distribution  remains sluggish, the state is moving forward with easing restrictions on businesses and gatherings. But state leaders are warning the increased mitigation measures could be

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Failure of last-minute ethics bill opens door for stronger reform efforts, advocates say

By Joel Ebert  - January 22, 2021

When a late-night effort to revamp Illinois’ ethics and lobbying laws was among the many bills that failed to reach a vote during the waning hours of the 101st General Assembly, advocacy groups, which have long pushed for change, had

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TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Friday, January 22

By Joel Ebert  - January 21, 2021

News in brief: Senate delays return to session; Welch announces House Democrats’ leadership team.

Four years after Russian hack, Illinois voter registration system set for overhaul

By Joel Ebert  - January 21, 2021

More than four years after Russian hackers breached it, Illinois’ voter registration database is set for a revamp. Last month, members of the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBOE) voted to initiate the process to replace the statewide voter registration

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State election officials move to fine Costa Howard over Madigan-sourced contribution

By Joel Ebert  - January 20, 2021

The Illinois State Board of Elections on Tuesday moved toward issuing fines against Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) after she faced a complaint over alleged misreporting of campaign contributions from committees controlled by former House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago)

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TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Wednesday, January 20

By Joel Ebert  - January 20, 2021

News in brief: Steans to resign from Senate; Cook County vaccination sites launched

Lawmakers to consider remote voting among key rule change priorities when legislature reconvenes

By Joel Ebert  - January 19, 2021

Unlike 2020, which was largely a lost year for the Illinois General Assembly, the days and months ahead are expected to be busy for state lawmakers. Tasked with resolving  a host of major issues facing the state, including redistricting and

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Ethics reforms, revenue savings among proposals likely to be reconsidered when lawmakers return

By Joel Ebert  - January 18, 2021

Although Illinois lawmakers approved 23 bills during lame duck session that led to the adjournment of the 101st General Assembly on Wednesday, a host of other proposals failed to make it across the finish line. With much of the discussion

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Union wins, pension tweaks and booze on trains: a look at the 23 bills approved during the lame duck session

By Joel Ebert  - January 16, 2021

When the dust finally settled on the 101st General Assembly’s whirlwind six-day lame duck session, which included an all-night flurry of activity Tuesday night and early Wednesday, several consequential bills were passed, including a sweeping criminal justice overhaul and a

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Welch elected speaker as Illinois enters new era of government

By Joel Ebert  - January 14, 2021

Illinois lawmakers thrust the state into a new era Wednesday, passing a comprehensive agenda aimed at rooting out systemic racism and swearing in a new House speaker for the first time in decades. Days after Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) scuttled

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