
Lawmaker Looks To Lift Ban On Inmate Voting
A bill that would repeal an existing law that prohibits prison inmates from voting is working its way through the General Assembly, although the chief…

Biden Urges Immediate Action From Senate On Gun Bills After Colorado Shooting
WASHINGTON – President Biden said Tuesday that he and first lady Jill Biden were “devastated” by Monday’s shooting in Boulder, Colo., and called on the Senate

Champaign County Voters Will Decide Future Of Recorder’s Office On April 6
URBANA – The fate of the Champaign County Recorder’s office is up to the voters. If they approve a referendum on the April 6 ballot,

Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time
WASHINGTON – Marty Walsh, the two-term mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the Labor secretary by the Senate in a 68-29 vote on Monday, becoming the

Pritzker Issues ‘Call To Action’ On Race Following Georgia Killings
Gov. JB Pritzker says the shooting deaths of eight people at several Georgia massage parlors last week should serve as a call to action to address…

Illinois Is One Of Few States That Require Gun Buy Waiting Period
Waiting periods are required in 10 states and the District of Columbia. The vast majority of states are like Georgia, allowing buyers to walk out

Commerce Commission Taps First Black Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commerce Commission has named its first male Black executive director. Michael Merchant started his position with the state regulatory agency on

Illinois To Expand Vaccine Eligibility Ahead of April 12 Universal Rollout
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that more groups of people will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of April