Politics

Legislation to ban new natural gas hookups in Illinois introduced in Springfield

(The Center Square) – There's talk about banning natural gas in Illinois. A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ban natural gas in new buildings.   The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Celina...

Joyce Unveils $205,000 Boost for Local Restaurants in Back to Business Grants

KANKAKEE â€“ State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a...

Fostering Agricultural Prosperity and Community Revitalization: A Letter from Senator Patrick Joyce

Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield,...

Kankakee Chairman Shrugs Off $6 Million by State of Illinois for Courthouse Renovations

KANKAKEE, Ill. - During this week’s Kankakee County board meeting, County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler appeared to openly shrug...

Joyce: Peotone Airport Project Takes Off After 30 Years

The proud people of the Southland have heard talk about a new airport here for decades. It might...

Dow Chemical, other Brands hit back at PACs, Trump after Capitol Attack

WASHINGTON - American Express, CVS, T-Mobile and Walmart are a few companies speaking up following attacks by a Pro-Trump mob deadly attack on the...

Ohio Senator calls for resignations of Senators who ‘betrayed oaths of office’

CHICAGO - Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has called for the expulsion of Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). Both @HawleyMO and @SenTedCruz...

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller apologizes for Hitler remarks

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Mary Miller apologized for comments about Hitler she made Tuesday at a Moms for America event in Washington, D.C. Miller, who...

Schumer calls for Trump’s removal via Constitution’s 25th Amendment

(The Center Square) – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement late Thursday morning saying President Donald Trump is no longer fit to...

Kinzinger calls on GOP leaders to Condemn Trump’s actions

WASHINGTON - Representative Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) is calling for GOP leaders across the nation to condemn the President's actions Wednesday that brought about Chaos...

State Sen. Manar resigns to become senior advisor to Pritzker

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of downstate Bunker Hill announced Monday he will resign from the General Assembly...
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