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Illinois politics are in upheaval as Madigan drama unfolds
on December 4, 2020 at 10:38 pm
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “anarchy” simply as “the absence of government.” That’s essentially the situation we’re stuck in, since the Illinois General Assembly—which has not met since last spring—decided it was closed for business.
There is a second definition, too. “A state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority,” it reads.
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What Madigan still has going for him
on December 4, 2020 at 10:20 pm
Money. Big money. Money to buy ads, hire operatives, punish enemies and make sure members of his caucus know who butters their bread.
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on December 4, 2020 at 10:19 pm
Editorial: Madigan’s long record more than enough reason for his ouster.
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on December 4, 2020 at 10:16 pm
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will bestow an honorary Doctor of Community Health degree on Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the Illinois Department of Public Health director who has guided the state’s response
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on December 4, 2020 at 10:00 pm
There were more than 221,000 PPP recipients in Illinois. This week we learned their names. Here are a few of their stories.
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Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 10,526 cases, 148 coronavirus deaths
on December 4, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Illinois public health officials reported 10,526 cases and 148 COVID-19 deaths Friday.
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Voice of The Southern: Illinois Legislature needs to figure out how to meet amid pandemic
on December 4, 2020 at 6:15 pm
Editorial: Why has the Illinois Legislature been on paid vacation since before Memorial Day?
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Illinois State Board of Elections certifies 2020 election results
on December 4, 2020 at 5:40 pm
The Illinois State Board of Elections on Friday certified the results of the Nov. 3 General Election, which featured the highest statewide turnout since 1992 and set records for total number of votes cast and total registered voters.
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Illinois DMVs to remain closed through New Year’s
on December 4, 2020 at 5:39 pm
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is extending the closure of driver services facilities until Jan. 4, 2021. The origi…
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Illinois Commerce Commission vote reinstates full retail net-metering for Ameren customers
on December 4, 2020 at 2:16 pm
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) voted 4-1 on Wednesday to reject Ameren Illinois’ proposed calculation of the number of solar net-metering customers in its territory, resulting in the reopening of full retail net metering in its service territory. The decision will allow new solar customers to participate in the widely used solar compensation mechanism that provides a bill credit equal to the retail rate for excess energy sent to the grid.
“Illinoisans have endured enough […]
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