Illinois leaders project budget cuts, layoffs without federal aid
This financial dilemma has been on the radar for many since lawmakers passed the state’s emergency budget in May. But what happens if the federal…
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Bailey wants to see Gov. Pritzker in Clay County Jail for recent executive orders
The Xenia Republican argues the governor has illegally issued executive orders since Clay County Judge Michael McHaney ruled against Pritzker on July…
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Pritzker addresses fraud within national unemployment program
Pritzker says IDES has identified over 120,000 counts of fraud. That’s a combination of the 107,000 counts found in the PUA system and roughly 14,500…
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$1 billion of unclaimed property returned since Frerichs took office
Treasurer Michael Frerichs says this is a new record for the state and shows the unclaimed property program has become more…
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Dr. Ezike to people ignoring social distancing and masks: “You are just wrong”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health Director are pleading with residents to take precautions and limit…
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Cook County Public Guardian finds major issues within YouthCare system
The Cook County Public Guardian’s office tested the YouthCare website with a hypothetical situation for a 10-year-old needing a primary care…
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House Republicans say Democrats should return campaign funding from Madigan
Members said it is hypocritical if candidates tell voters they plan on “cleaning up” Illinois corruption and still take the Speaker’s money.…
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Pritzker unveils mask awareness campaign, still working on statewide enforcement method
The push comes as the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate continues to rise. The 7-day rolling positivity rate reported Monday was…
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House Republicans applaud Democrats standing up to Madigan, file “No Confidence” resolution
The Assistant House Republican Leader calls Madigan’s breach of public trust despicable. That’s why he joined the entire House GOP Caucus to…
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Pennsylvania man received IDES unemployment debit card
Many people across Illinois are still struggling to get unemployment benefits, while others are dealing with credit fraud from scammers. Somehow,…
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