Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Pritzker signed hundreds of laws Friday By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Article Summary JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure that was supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will…
Read MoreDOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds
Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary In response to a July letter, the Illinois State Board of Elections provided the U.S. Department of Justice with the same limited voter data that it provides to political parties. The DOJ, however, countered that…
Read MoreTexas GOP chairman calls Illinois a winnable ‘purple state’
Republicans recruiting candidates and trying to hone message ahead of 2026 elections By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Texas Republican Party Chairman Abraham George spoke to Illinois GOP leaders Thursday, ahead of Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. George says Republicans are underrepresented in Illinois, pointing to Donald Trump’s 43% vote total…
Read MoreFirst Mid Insurance Group retains Best Practices Agency recognition
First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) recently announced that it has once again been recognized as a Best Practices Agency for 2025, marking the sixth time they have achieved this honor. FMIG has retained its spot as a part of this elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation…
Read MoreCareer Pathways of Southern Illinois to host Aug. 20 graduation ceremony
Career Pathways of Southern Illinois will host a graduation ceremony for its Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Cohorts 2 & 3 starting at 1 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2025. The ceremony will take place at Lansdowne Up Center, 1800 N. 25th Street, East St. Louis, Ill. A non-profit membership organization, Career Pathways of Southern Illinois is dedicated to connecting…
Read MoreNew technology evaluates sub-transmission power line performance, helps prioritize upgrades
Ameren Illinois plans to use LineVue technology to assess grid over the next several years Ameren Illinois is using groundbreaking technology to more quickly and accurately determine when sub-transmission power lines should be upgraded, improving service reliability and saving customers money. A device known as “LineVue” is placed on the sub-transmission power lines to…
Read MoreSt. Louis Postal Processing Center audit results released, Bost responds
Results of an audit were released on Aug. 14, 2025 by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General of the St. Louis and Hazelwood, Mo., processing and distribution facilities serving southern Illinois. The independent report confirmed widespread problems that have fueled months of delivery delays, lost packages, and substandard service impacting local families,…
Read MoreIllinois State Police establishes trafficking enforcement group
New Investigative Support Operations Center provides latest technology, advancements to combat crime The Illinois State Police (ISP), partnering with the Decatur Police Department, the McLean County Sheriff’s Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, has created the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) to take its work in combating human trafficking to the next level. …
Read MoreCity of O’Fallon announces Aug. 18 start of annual water system treatment
O’Fallon city officials have announced that, on Aug. 18, 2025, Illinois American Water will begin the annual maintenance of their water system. Illinois American Water’s water quality team will be switching treatment to a form of chlorine known as “free chlorine,” which does not contain ammonia. The City of O’Fallon will be notified when they…
Read MoreDuckworth makes recent visits to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, Scott AFB
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation—met with MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Director Darren James and airport leadership on Aug. 12, 2025, to hear concerns about the impacts of Trump’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cuts. She also toured ongoing improvement projects supported by federal funding she secured, including…
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