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Buying shoes, a new computer or even toilet paper online can be convenient and cheap, but officials in cities across central Illinois say it’s taking a…
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City governments across Illinois are asking to have their state funding passed along automatically. It’s the latest consequence of Illinois’ 20-month…
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Though political fighting at the statehouse and the lack of a complete budget meant it was haphazard, municipalities got much of their state funding this…
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Illinois cities want legislation that would give broad legal protections to government employees like first responders. It's a response to an Illinois…
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Cities in Illinois want their financial ability to be a factor in labor contract negotiations. Union workers in public safety jobs can collectively…
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Money can now be released to local governments and community organizations that have been waiting for state funding since July. The Senate was in…
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Illinois Senators are poised to approve sending some $2 billion to local governments, money that thus far has been caught in the political fight between…
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A new law signed Wednesday is intended to keep police officers safe, by requiring they get protective gear.A bulletproof vest will become part of an…
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The new head of the Illinois Municipal League wants lawmakers to remain committed to a pension overhaul. Loves Park Mayor Darryl Lindberg was recently…