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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 24, 2020
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    TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Thursday, September 24th



    News in brief: Secretary of State extends expiring IDs; S&P Global sees dire picture for Illinois finances; Illinois Senate Republican Caucus to outline anti-corruption reforms

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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 23, 2020
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    TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Wednesday, September 23rd



    News in brief: August McCormick Place closure results in $15 million loss for Chicago; utilities voluntarily extend disconnection moratorium; Blagojevich joins McCullagh to “oppose corruption”
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 23, 2020
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    Pritzker says additional review of marijuana licensing applicants will make process more equitable

    Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday elaborated on his decision to add an additional review of marijuana licensing applicants to ensure equity


    Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday elaborated on his administration’s decision to give unsuccessful applicants seeking a marijuana dispensary license another opportunity, saying the move was necessary in order to ensure equity.
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 22, 2020
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    TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Tuesday, September 22nd

    News in brief: Facing scrutiny for cannabis dispensary lottery system, Governor Pritzker announces change
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 22, 2020
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    GOP state rep apologizes for comments about opponent

    Rep. Amy Grant (Credit: Illinois General Assembly)


    State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) faced scrutiny Monday for remarks she made about the racial and sexual orientation of her opponent, Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal, in a recorded phone call.
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 22, 2020
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    Board of Elections to give local officials additional money to bolster drop boxes, election judge recruitment effort

    A polling place in March 2018. [A.D. Quig/The Daily Line]
    Amid concerns over drop boxes and ongoing efforts to recruit poll workers for the presidential election, the State Board of Elections on Monday approved a plan that will provide  $4 million in federal funding grants to local administrators. 
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 21, 2020
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    Task force releases recommendations aimed at combating physical, sexual abuse among students

    More than a year after Illinois lawmakers unanimously passed legislation seeking to prevent sexual and physical abuse of students, a task force is recommending additional changes, including the creation of a new database and a change in state law to require more training for adults.
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 21, 2020
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    TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Monday, September 21st

    News in brief: Region 7 reopens as state receives federal unemployment funds and @EqualityILL endorses more candidates
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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 18, 2020
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    TDL Springfield Morning Briefs: Friday, September 18th



    News in brief: IL unemployment rate continues to fall; @EqualityILL announces House candidate endorsements

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  • Joel Ebert
    SEP 18, 2020
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    Lausch gives OK to legislative committee’s plans to call witnesses, seek documents in Madigan probe

    U.S. Attorney John Lausch on Thursday told members of the special investigative committee probing House Speaker Mike Madigan that he has no objection to the panel seeking documents or testimony from witnesses.
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