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Oct 9, 2020
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Another 45 COVID-19 cases reported in Sangamon County
Sangamon County reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, although none of the new cases required hospitalization.
Durkin says Welch took a “dive” for Madigan

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Thursday accused the Democratic chair of a committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan of taking a "dive" to protect the speaker.

Pritzker says grants, personnel costs being considered for savings

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Seniors push back on “misinformation” about graduated tax

Seniors from organizations representing the interests of older Illinoisans said Wednesday that ads suggesting retirement income will be taxed under a graduated state income tax are at best misleading and at worst lies.

Frerichs abruptly cancels news conference to explain tax statement

Democratic State Treasurer Michael Frerichs abruptly canceled a news conference he called for Tuesday where he planned to "address misinformation" about the graduated income tax amendment that will be on the November ballot.

Madigan hearings delayed until after the election

Hearings into whether House Speaker Michael Madigan should be disciplined for his connections to a Commonwealth Edison bribery scheme have been put on hold until after the November election.

What we know about the Madigan special investigation

The House Special Investigating Committee II has so far held two hearings to determine if House Speaker Michael Madigan should face disciplinary action after being implicated in a bribery scandal involving Commonwealth Edison.

Group challenges amendment language of graduated tax plan

CHICAGO - A group aligned with the Republican Party filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the language of a proposed Illinois constitutional amendment that creates a graduated-rate income tax.

For first time, Butler faces challenger in 87th House District race

For Rep. Tim Butler the 2020 campaign presents a new challenge. For the first time, the Republican from Springfield is facing a challenger in the general election.

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