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IDPH Takes Action to Prevent Measles in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is taking action to prevent the national spread of measles in Illinois. A total of eight measles cases, all linked to one another, were identified in Southern Illinois in April and May. In addition to the eight Southern Illinois cases, two additional, unrelated cases were identified in Cook…
Read MoreState Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to Illinoisans
This summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who will receive money they didn’t even know they had from the state’s missing money program, and the only thing they must do is cash the check, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The checks are part of the latest round…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Awards Multiple Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $7 million in grant funding has been awarded to four grantees through the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grant (TIEG) Program to support entrepreneurship and innovation in key growth industries around the state. These grant awards will strengthen the resilience of both…
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Davidsmeyer running for re-election
By Steven Spencer State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer announced last week that he’ll be seeking re-election as the State Representative for the 100th House District in the next election. Davidsmeyer made the announcement last week saying he’ll continue to speak out against the “radical leftist” policies of Governor J.B. Pritzker and help his constituents every day.…
Read MoreIllinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that could involve laying off staff, cutting back services and even closing some facilities entirely. That’s the expected result of federal funding cuts built into the recently passed domestic policy bill…
Read MoreGood Growing: Keeping tomatoes healthy
Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. While tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, there are a few diseases you should keep your eye out for. Three of the most common diseases people encounter are early blight, Septoria leaf spot, and anthracnose. All of these diseases are caused by fungi.…
Read MoreTrump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among the law’s most vocal opponents. “We want Illinoisians throughout our state to understand the ripple effects of the…
Read MoreFeds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois Federal prosecutors are recommending nearly six years in prison for ex-Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, the longtime friend and advisor of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. McClain was the marquee defendant in the 2023 “ComEd Four” trial, which ended in across-the-board bribery convictions for former lobbyists and executives of…
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