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Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois

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Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment

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In a report released Tuesday, the ICCB said 40 of the state’s 45 community colleges reported enrollment growth this spring. #colleges
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Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy

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Among Trump’s actions were the executive order on birthright citizenship, a short-lived freeze on distribution of federal aid and grants, threats of tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China; and the pardon of people convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. #policy
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Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill

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At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production, a new industry has emerged in which chemicals are extracted from hemp plants to produce intoxicating and potentially dangerous products that are currently unregulated. #bill
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Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place

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The order noted that while refusing to issue a preliminary injunction is not the same as upholding the law entirely, “the laws have enough support to remain in place pending the final resolution of plaintiffs’ suit.” #appeals
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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

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In a 168-page opinion released Friday afternoon, Judge Stephen McGlynn sided with plaintiffs in the case who argued the assault-style weapons banned under the law are commonly used for legal purposes such as self-defense. #ban
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State, Cook County use similar arguments to defend assault weapon bans

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Foxx’s office made its argument in briefs filed with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, where a three-judge panel will hear oral arguments Nov. 12 in a challenge to the county’s assault weapons ban. #ban
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Illinois Proposal Calls for Expanding Vote-by-Mail

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State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, said voting by mail has been shown to be a more convenient and efficient way of running elections. #election
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban

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Friday’s opinion comes in the midst of a series of Illinois State Police hearings on the part of the assault weapons ban law... #gunban
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Biden Administration Responds to Calls From Pritzker, Other Leaders, for Help in Migrant Crisis

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Federal law still requires asylum seekers to wait six months after filing their claim before they can apply for a work permit, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document... #migrants
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Studies Finding Illinois Lowest for Racial Equality Has Some Looking for Change

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One example of inequality is the property tax rate in predominantly white Winnetka being around 8% while in predominantly Black Harvey, it’s around 26%. #wealthgap
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