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Feb 28, 2020
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NFL player, businessman among state treasurer honorees
Springfield native and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Malik Turner caught eyes across the NFL when he spun around a San Francisco 49ers defender for a clutch first down in overtime of a Monday Night Football game in November.
Bill would require ‘more inclusive’ K-12 sex education

State lawmakers and advocates led by Planned Parenthood Wednesday say Illinois needs more inclusive and age-appropriate sex education requirements for  K-12 schools.

Sheriffs, GOP: Release of some ex-inmates put communities in danger

Some Illinois sheriffs and Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that Illinois communities are being put in danger by a new state policy that allows some convicted felons to be released into communities rather than be turned over to immigration authorities.

Gray suggests more backups to automatic registration information

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray said Monday that he hopes local election officials get more ways to check the accuracy of voter registration information received through the state's automatic voter registration program.

‘Wake-up call’ led to focus on election security

As the March 17 Illinois primary approaches, state and local election officials say they are continually working to keep election records, information and vote totals safe from outside meddling.

Poll: Sanders leads Democratic presidential field in Illinois

Even before the Nevada caucuses put Vermont Sen.

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