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Pritzker touts newly enacted justice reform laws

Pritzker touts newly enacted justice reform laws

Pritzker touts newly enacted justice reform laws
Pritzker touts newly enacted justice reform laws

Pritzker touts newly enacted justice reform laws

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 3 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Taxpayers could be on the hook for the full monthly salary for three state lawmakers from one district for the month of February alone.

Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 5 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Despite increased vaccine doses coming to the state, and the state expanding who can get the vaccine, Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won't say when the state will enter Phase 5 of his COVID-19 reopening plan.

Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

  • By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square
  • 6 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Nuclear power giant Exelon Corp. approved a plan to separate its utility assets, such as Commonwealth Edison, from the power generation side of its company. 

Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

  • By Scot Bertram | The Center Square
  • 6 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Illinois traffic deaths rose in 2020 despite reports of fewer people on roads across the state.

Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Former state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, D-Chicago, was sworn in Sunday after being hand-picked by former state Rep. Michael Madigan. He resigned Wednesday. He’s eligible for an entire months’ lawmaker pay.

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

  • The Center Square
  • 8 hrs ago

Madigan's replacement resigns days after being selected

Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 9 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Just days after his handpicked replacement to the Illinois House, state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, stepped down, former state Rep. Michael Madigan is now backing Angelica Guerrero Cuellar. 

Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 13 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – There’s a lot more that needs to be done to fight crime and to reform the state’s criminal justice system, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the day after signing a bill bringing sweeping changes to the state’s system of justice.

Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • Feb 23, 2021

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ continued population decline is already a campaign issue in the next election for governor that’s more than 20 months away.

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • Feb 23, 2021

(The Center Square) – The Donald Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating public corruption in Illinois will be retained by President Joe Biden afterall.

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 3 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Taxpayers could be on the hook for the full monthly salary for three state lawmakers from one district for the month of February alone.

Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 5 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Despite increased vaccine doses coming to the state, and the state expanding who can get the vaccine, Gov. J.B. Pritzker still won't say when the state will enter Phase 5 of his COVID-19 reopening plan.

Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

  • By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square
  • 6 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Nuclear power giant Exelon Corp. approved a plan to separate its utility assets, such as Commonwealth Edison, from the power generation side of its company. 

Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

  • By Scot Bertram | The Center Square
  • 6 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Illinois traffic deaths rose in 2020 despite reports of fewer people on roads across the state.

Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Former state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, D-Chicago, was sworn in Sunday after being hand-picked by former state Rep. Michael Madigan. He resigned Wednesday. He’s eligible for an entire months’ lawmaker pay.

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

  • The Center Square
  • 8 hrs ago

Madigan's replacement resigns days after being selected

Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 9 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Just days after his handpicked replacement to the Illinois House, state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, stepped down, former state Rep. Michael Madigan is now backing Angelica Guerrero Cuellar. 

Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 13 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – There’s a lot more that needs to be done to fight crime and to reform the state’s criminal justice system, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the day after signing a bill bringing sweeping changes to the state’s system of justice.

Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • Feb 23, 2021

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ continued population decline is already a campaign issue in the next election for governor that’s more than 20 months away.

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • Feb 23, 2021

(The Center Square) – The Donald Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating public corruption in Illinois will be retained by President Joe Biden afterall.

Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children

Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Feb 23, 2021

(The Center Square) – Beginning next month, one million Illinois children will receive federally funded food benefits, valued at $110 million per month.

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full months pay for partial month’s work

  • 3 hrs ago
Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

Pritzker still not clear on when fuller reopening possible even as more Illinoisans eligible for vaccines

  • 5 hrs ago
Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

Exelon to split nuclear plants and utilities into two corporations

  • 6 hrs ago
Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

Illinois traffic deaths up in 2020 despite fewer people on the road

  • 6 hrs ago
Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

Madigan successor who resigned after three days can take full month’s salary

  • 7 hrs ago
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

  • 8 hrs ago
Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

Madigan backs second successor after first steps down over 'questionable conduct'

  • 9 hrs ago
Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

Pritzker says fighting crime requires more programs, expects changes to police reform bill he signed

  • 13 hrs ago
Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

Illinois’ population decline becomes issue in governor’s race more than 20 months out

  • Feb 23, 2021
Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney investigating bribery scheme implicating former Illinois House Speaker to be retained by Biden

  • Feb 23, 2021
Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children

Federal funds expected to feed one million Illinois children

  • Feb 23, 2021
Legislation aims to shed light on Illinois transportation projects

Legislation aims to shed light on Illinois transportation projects

  • Feb 23, 2021
Bill on Gov. Pritzker’s desks pits trial lawyers and health care industry against each other

Bill on Gov. Pritzker’s desks pits trial lawyers and health care industry against each other

  • Feb 23, 2021
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

  • Feb 23, 2021

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By the Numbers

Winnetka ranks the best suburb in Illinois, study finds

Societal costs of smoking in Illinois amount to $55,505 per smoker annually

No officers in Illinois were assaulted with arms or knifes in 2019, study finds

25.3% of Illinois residents live in affluent zip codes, study finds

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