Cole Longcor
ReporterCole is a graduate student reporter enrolled in the Public Affairs Reporting program at UIS.
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While more than 460 measures passed, several highly publicized bills stalled -
Bill allowing digital driver’s licenses also clears General Assembly -
Six officers memorialized at annual ceremony -
Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028 -
Groups also call for changes to state’s homicide reporting, cold case investigations -
Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff -
The body was formed by the General Assembly in 2021 to consider a new funding formula. -
Illinois' comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw GOP, interest group ire. -
“We’re seeing a lot more threats....exposing personal information,” Cindy Black of Fix Democracy First said. “Threats not just against elected officials, but their families, their children.” -
Once a destination for trendy shoppers, malls are now dealing with vacancies and less foot traffic.
