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Leaders ‘close’ on budget agreement as GOP says ‘details’ lacking on capital plan

My Suburban Life 5/24 3:05A Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ four legislative leaders met with Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an hour-long conference which covered a broad range of issues, according to the two...

Illinois House sends bill increasing fines for Scott’s Law violations to governor

My Suburban Life 5/24 3:03A lsalvatelli@capitolnewsillinois.

SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would increase penalties for Scott’s Law violations has passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Democratic Rep. Marcus Evans, of Chicago, said...

Raoul sues U.S. attorney general for withholding funds over immigration policy

My Suburban Life 5/23 3:09P phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a federal lawsuit May 23 against U.S. Attorney General William Barr over a Trump administration policy requiring state and local...

Supporters of new bill urge passage of tougher FOID processes

My Suburban Life 5/23 4:14A Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers and supporters of a bill that would strengthen the Firearm Owner’s Identification system chanted “Fix the FOID” on Wednesday in front of the statue of...

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Entertainment options abound in DuPage and Cook

My Suburban Life 5/22 10:36A

MAY 23 LIZZADRO MUSEUM MOVING: Closing May 31, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. The museum prepares to move to a larger space in Oak Brook and reopen in the fall. It opened in...