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24 Jul, 2020
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GOP call for ComEd hearings rebuffed
The chairwoman of the Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee said this week she will not hold hearings to examine what impact Commonwealth Edison's lobbying and bribery practices have had on utility ratepayers, rebuffing a request from two Republican lawmakers.
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Retired anesthesiologist donates $1M to St. John’s NICU

Dr. Babu Prasad came to the United States in 1971 after graduating from medical school in India with no money.

Sangamon County to issue orders enforcing distancing, capacity limits in bars, restaurants

In response to a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, Sangamon County officials are expected to issue a pair of orders Friday to enforce social distancing guidelines and occupancy limits in bars and restaurants.

 
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IEA files unfair labor practice charge over dismissal of New Berlin teacher, coach

The Illinois Education Association will file an unfair labor practice charge with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board against the New Berlin School District after the dismissal of teacher and coach Joe Kindred last month.

Ocasio-Cortez, Dems assail men’s abusive treatment of women

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Pledge of cooperation eases fears after state, federal leaders clash

More than 200 federal agents will head to Chicago this week as state and local officials take a more measured tone of acceptance after railing against a potential federal surge earlier in the week.

Bailey asks judge’s permission to add fifth argument to lawsuit

Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey asked a judge Wednesday for permission to lodge a fifth complaint in his lawsuit against Gov.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

WASHINGTON - The nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday as the number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose last week for the first time since late March, intensifying concerns the resurgent coronavirus is stalling or even reversing the economic recovery.

Fraud reports flood into IDES

William Klein of Springfield would like to let the state know about the fraud going on in its name.

LIVE VIDEO: President Trump holds press briefing on coronavirus pandemic

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