Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – Early childhood intervention advocates are calling on the state to increase funding by $60 million to better support children with developmental delays and disabilities who are on long waiting lists for the critical services and care. “Babies can’t wait” is the rallying cry for Raising Illinois, the coalition championing the […]
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Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
Capitol News Illinois A state pilot program designed to erase medical debt for 300,000 Illinois residents has already helped thousands eliminate $72 million of debt, the governor’s office announced Thursday. The Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program launched on July 1 – the start of the state’s 2025 fiscal year. Since then, it has erased debt […]
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Judge weighs whether to acquit ex-AT&T boss after hung jury in corruption case
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Paul La Schiazza, the ex-boss of AT&T Illinois accused of bribing a powerful politician, could be a free man next month. After three hours of oral arguments on Thursday, a federal judge is now weighing whether to grant the former telecom exec’s request for acquittal following a high-profile mistrial earlier […]
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‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO – For nearly eight years, former Chicago Ald. Frank Olivo had a monthly ritual. The retired politician would sign an invoice for $4,000 – always identical but for the date – that said the money was owed for “services rendered in connection with Commonwealth Edison.” Most months, Olivo would go to […]
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Illinois Democrats brace for second Trump administration amid return to Springfield
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – During Donald Trump’s first term as president, Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly spent much of their time enacting laws and policies in direct opposition to the conservative agenda they saw coming from the White House. Those included the 2019 Reproductive Health Act that declared abortion […]
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Illinois First Responders Endorse Haas for State Rep
Jackie Haas, State Representative for the 79th District is proud to announce the endorsement of several groups who represent first responders. These organizations have come together to enthusiastically support Haas, and include the Illinois Sheriffs Association, Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, Associated Firefighters Association, and the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2. These groups represent thousands […]
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New Illinois: Creating New State Separate from Old Illinois/Chicago
On Friday and Saturday, November 8 – 9, New Illinois will hold the sixth session of a constitutional convention for the proposed new state. The event will be held at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1621 Jumer Drive in Bloomington. The Friday dinner will be followed by a report from Chair G. H. Merritt […]
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Rep. Haas Honors LoveALatte Coffee for October Local Business Spotlight
For her October local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized LoveALatte Coffee in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the directors with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my October local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize LoveALatte Coffee in Bradley,” said Rep. Haas. […]
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Supporting Our Future, Families with Education Funding
The shock of high tax bills for property owners throughout the south suburbs is hitting families hard this year. Cook County revalued properties for this year’s tax bills. As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business and other media outlets, homeowners are seeing on average a 20 percent increase on their bills from last year – and […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]