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Poll: Chicago Mayor Johnson's Approval Rating Among Lowest Ever
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is just six months into his term, but according to a new poll, residents are unhappy with his performance.
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Illinois Craft Breweries Team Up For Beer Advent Calendar Box
The beers are not sold anywhere else, only as part of the calendar box.
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Final Gun Ban Registry Hearing Has Some Looking For Committee To Block Rules
Despite an appeals court ruling upholding the law, some are looking for a legislative body to block gun ban registry rules.
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Illinois' EV Coordinator Acknowledges Battery Disposal ‘A Problem'
“It’s a problem that the world is facing in how to grapple with it and it’s going to grow in enormities,” Lakhchaura said.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Nurses Ratify New Contract; Housekeepers Picket Over Pets
The Illinois Nurses Association announced a contract agreement with the state of Illinois. The four-year contract was ratified on Oct. 26.
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Lawmakers Warn Of Job Loss If Subminimum Wage Is Raised For Workers With Disabilities
House Bill 793 would eliminate the 14-C certificates, which allows for lower pay for those with developmental disabilities.
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Madison County Murder Case Has SAFE-T Act Critics Concerned
State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, criticized the judge’s ruling and the Pretrial Fairness Act that ends cash bail.
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Recession 'Is At The Door,' NFIB Says Of Illinois' Unemployment Situation
According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point to 4.4%.
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With Climbing Prices, Shrinking Inventories, Illinois' Housing Market Stagnant
“The way it stands right now, we don’t see any relief until 2025 when interest rates start to decelerate,” Ressler said.
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Federal Judge's Ruling Against California Gun Ban Could Impact Illinois Case
The judge rejected California’s argument that actual use in self-defense shootings is the relevant metric of "common use."
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Illinois Murder Case Has SAFE-T Act Critics Concerned
He's currently free on bond after being charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend in September.
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Anti-Gerrymandering Group: Illinois Worst In Nation For Political Redistricting
A new report that highlights the redistricting process in the U.S. gives Illinois the worst grade in the country.
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Fraction Of 1% Of Illinois FOID Card Holders Register Banned Guns In First Week
A registry created in relation to the ban has been open for a week. A fraction of a percent of gun owners have complied so far.
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State Pension Tracker: Illinois Has Second Largest Pension Debt In Nation
The Reason Foundation released its State Pension Tracker, which forecasts state pension plans for fiscal year 2023.
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Despite Pending Legal Action, Illinois Opens Registry For Gun Ban Law
“Do not bring your weapon, ammunition, or accessories if you visit a Kiosk,” ISP said in a statement.
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Back From Border, Illinois Lawmaker Says Close The Border Now
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wouldn't explicitly say Tuesday if the southern U.S. border needs to be closed.
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Illinois Lawmaker Calls For Changes Following Truck Crash That Killed Five People
An Illinois lawmaker is calling for changes following a tanker truck crash that resulted in the deaths of several people.
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Illinois Gun Rights Groups Ask Appeals Court To Review Texas Pistol Brace Ruling
Recent cases challenging weapons laws in other states could have an impact on the case pending against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban.
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Outgoing Child Welfare Director 'Proud Of The Profound Progress' At Troubled Agency
A report by the inspector general showed that in 2022, nearly 50 more children died under DCFS supervision than in 2021.
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State Climatologist Explains How El Nino Winter Will Affect Illinois
An El Niño weather pattern is expected to be strong this winter and last into spring.
