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Jun 28, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: Marijuana, gambling, new taxes become law
On this week's episode of the Under the Dome Podcast, the SJ-R's Bernard Schoenburg and Doug Finke talk about the new laws being signed this week.
Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation making the state the 11th to approve marijuana for recreational use.

Study: One of four Illinois kindergartners is ready to start school

Just one out of every four Illinois children is fully prepared to enter kindergarten, according to a report released this week by the Illinois State Board of Education.

New texting-while-driving rules go into effect July 1

CHICAGO - Illinois drivers caught using their cellphones will soon face harsher penalties that could ultimately lead to a license suspension.

Video gambling coming to Illinois State Fair next year

Some day, a visit to a state fair beer tent will mean a chance to get a cold one, maybe listen to some music and also do a little gambling.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued warning for speeding on Wisconsin lake

CHICAGO - Earlier this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker received a warning for speeding during a weekend boating trip on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.

Illinois home care workers to get back pay – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

More than 49,000 home health care workers will get back pay this week that was approved in 2017 by Illinois lawmakers.

Senators want Springfield’s 183rd to get flying mission again

Springfield's 183rd Wing, a unit of the Illinois Air National Guard, would receive a flying mission once again under an amendment proposed by two U.S. senators.

Latest attempt to cut state pensions is no guaranteed fix

Backers of the latest drive to slash Illinois public pension benefits may want to take note of the fate of a similar effort in San Diego.

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