Doris Turner

The public can vote for a design starting next month.

Submissions will be accepted until Oct. 18.

The law takes effect in January.

Applications are being accepted this month.

The first UIS/UI Policy Summit features a session with Sen. Doris Turner, Rep. Mike Coffey, First Assistant Deputy Governor Ryan Croke. and UIS Professor Beverly Bunch. This session is moderated by NPR Illinois Managing Editor Sean Crawford.

Doris Turner, Illinois State Senator; and Mike Coffey, Illinois State Representative discuss how legislative work impacts the capital and central Illinois in their appearance before the Citizens Club of Springfield.

“When we lose a loved one, we expect a funeral home to respect the remains of our friends and family,” said Turner.

Currently, there are 15 pickleball courts in Springfield. Turner’s measure would increase the number of courts in Springfield to meet the growing demand.

The measure would create the Illinois Flag Commission to develop new state flag designs.

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln leads a process of planning to improve the future of Springfield.