Local Government
Legislation Filed to Create New Capital-Area Tourism Authority
State Senator Doris Turner, State Representative Mike Coffey, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter announced plans on Tuesday to create a Capital Area Tourism Authority
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Attorney General Warns of Escalating Text Scams
Raoul reminds Illinoisians that text scams like this are intended to trick consumers into sharing personal and financial information
Mar 30, 2026
Busy Deadline Week for Illinois Legistalture
More than 260 bills are one step closer to passage after a busy deadline week in the Illinois House.
Mar 30, 2026
Sangamon County Coroner Identifies Springfield Park District Worker Involved in Tragic Lincoln Greens Accident
Autopsy results and preliminary findings show Mr. Crumrine died from crush injuries after being found under a lawn tractor.
Mar 27, 2026
McClure Calls for Changes to the SAFE-T Act
The Springfield Republican said the SAFE-T Act has allowed more offenders to be quickly released and has in turn led to many law enforcement officers leaving the profession
Mar 27, 2026
Group for Suicide Research and Prevention Asking for Approval of Several Bills
The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention visited the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday to push for adequate support for someone in crisis to contact, someone to respond and a safe place for help.
Mar 27, 2026
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Public University Funding Bill Clears House Committee
The plan calls for increasing university funding by $135 million each year over the next several years.
Mar 27, 2026
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Bailey Campaign Out with New Online Ad
In the ad on Bailey's X/Twitter Feed the Bailey campaign intimates that Pritzker's Sanctuary City policies led to Gorman's death.
Mar 26, 2026
House Committees Working to Advance Parts of Pritzker's Agenda
The House was working ahead of a Friday deadline for passing bills out of committee
Mar 26, 2026
Legislation to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes First Hurdle
The bill would create an independent board with the power to set a maximum price on certain prescription drugs that meet price thresholds.
Mar 26, 2026
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