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Jul 12, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: Confederate Railroad controversy, lawmaker pay – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL
Before a few days ago, there's a good chance you've never heard about the band Confederate Railroad. That all changed when the Pritzker administration canceled their concert at the Du Quoin State Fair.
Pritzker defends decision to cancel Confederate Railroad performance

Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended the state's decision to cancel a performance by the band Confederate Railroad at the Du Quoin State Fair.

New Illinois gas tax hurting South Beloit gas stations

SOUTH BELOIT - A tax increase that went into effect at the beginning of the month has a gas station owner near the Wisconsin border contemplating cutbacks.

Abortion rights advocates plan to tackle Parental Notification next

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law one of the most liberal reproductive health care measures in the country last month.

Gov. Pritzker still looking at pension fix

For the last month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been busy signing a number of high profile bills that came out of an unusually productive session of the General Assembly.

Marijuana potency gets increased scrutiny after link to psychosis

As Illinois prepares to legalize marijuana next year, one key aspect of public health that regulators will consider is whether and how to limit the amount of THC.

Illinois Department of Employment Security computer problems resolved

The state agency that distributes unemployment benefits has resolved its computer problems and is resuming normal operations.

Margaret Blackshere, historic force in Illinois labor and politics, dies at 78. – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

Margaret Blackshere was a powerful and historic force in Illinois labor and politics, from her time as the first woman to head the state AFL-CIO to her ...

Still awhile before legal sports betting begins in Illinois

Just because Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a massive gaming expansion into law, which, among other things, legalized sports wagering in Illinois, it doesn't mean you can bet on your favorite pro sports team just yet.

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