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- October 17, 2024
A former member of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s leadership team has pleaded not guilty to federal tax evasion charges stemming at least in part from secret payments for “government relations” work from Commonwealth Edison. Former State Rep.-turned-lobbyist Eddie Acevedo, D-Chicago, entered the plea virtually in front of Judge Matthew Kennelly on Friday. Earlier this
READ MORE(The Center Square) – Nearly a full year into unilaterally regulating the state’s economy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritkzer expects to continue restrictions, but with modifications. What those modifications will look like is unclear. The governor’s Feb. 30 COVID-19 proclamation expires Sunday. He filed a new 30-day emergency order Friday evening that
READ MOREJOLIET, IL — After serving four terms on the Joliet City Council, Jan Quillman is asking the voters to re-elect her to a fifth term. Quillman is the only incumbent seeking re-election. She is one of 12 candidates vying for the three open at-large seats on the Joliet City Council in the April 6 elections.
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READ MORE[The following is a paid advertisement.] The Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board recently urged legislators to finally pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA, HB804, SB1718). Here are a few excerpts: “It’s time for the Legislature to get charged up about passing a comprehensive energy bill that would help the environment, assist ratepayers, benefit communities that
READ MOREReport: Illinois’ pension debt tops $300 billion SPRINGFIELD — A new report by the credit rating agency Moody’s says Illinois will set a new record this year when it reports a total net pension liability of more than $300 billion, the highest of any state in the nation. As of June 30, 2020, the report
READ MOREfeature, Illinois General Assembly BY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN ILLINOIS, IL. (ECWd) – A Bill introduced by Illinois State Representative Curtis J. Tarver, II, would make all State Representatives and State Senators Conservators of the Peace: HB0724 – Synopsis As Introduced Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides requirements for members of the General
READ MOREBolingbrook (DuPage Township), IL. (ECWd) – RACIST HATE CAMPAIGN FLYERS IN BOLINGBROOK Earlier in February, a group calling itself “Citizens Against Benford” sent a mailer out to DuPage Township voters which included inflammatory language and an image of the Confederate Flag in proximity to DuPage Township Supervisor Candidate Alyssia Benford, a Black Woman and on
READ MOREby: Elliott Davis Posted: Mar 5, 2021 / 10:05 PM CST / Updated: Mar 5, 2021 / 10:05 PM CST BUNKER HILL, IL–The You Paid For It Team heads to Macoupin County where residents of the City of Bunker Hill are boiling mad over over a big hike in their water bill. It was increased
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