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11 Jan, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: Pritzker’s early legislative win
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, we look at an early legislative win for J.B. Pritzker, even before he assumes the governor's office. We also
New Illinois legislature underway with big Democratic majorities

Illinois lawmakers officially began a new term Wednesday with senators and representatives elected in November taking their oaths of office.Lawmakers

Illinois Senate approves higher salaries for cabinet

Illinois senators wrapped up their 100th edition Wednesday by narrowly approving a bill to give incoming agency directors a pay raise. The Senate voted 33-

Pritzker makes more cabinet appointments

Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker Thursday filled another eight positions in his administration, and seven of those jobs will be held by women. Pritzker also

Rauner calls education achievements most important of administration

In his final time taking questions from the media, Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday that his top achievement in office was improving K-12 education. During

Bernard Schoenburg: Edgar, Ives respond to Rauner

In what might have been his final news conference as governor at the Statehouse this week, Gov. BRUCE RAUNER, when asked if the Illinois Republican Party

Longtime lawmaker Lou Lang resigns House seat

Long-serving state Rep. Lou Lang said Monday he is resigning to become a lobbyist. Lang, a Democrat from Skokie, will become a partner in Advantage

Statehouse Insider: Last hurrah for the lame ducks

Brace yourselves for the big lame-duck tax hike being secretly plotted in the General Assembly.Or not, as the case may be.Pretty much ever since J.B.

Gun dealer certification bill could go to Pritzker

A bill that would impose state regulations on Illinois gun dealers could be headed to the governor's office soon. A procedural hold that has kept

New law makes changes to School Safety Drill Act

A new state law is mandating that school districts conduct active shooter and threat drills while school is session, with law enforcement present, within

Federal shutdown doesn’t mean less work for many

PEKIN - The partial government shutdown doesn't mean time off for a number of federal employees in the central Illinois area. For the 250 people who

Bernard Schoenburg: Davis, LaHood urge Dems to compromise with Trump, Senate

U.S. Rep. RODNEY DAVIS, R-Taylorville, won re-election in November in a campaign in which he warned that NANCY PELOSI of California might again be

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