Politics

During debate on the bill in the Senate, Republicans objected and said it cuts parents out of important decisions concerning their children. They also worried minors won’t fully understand complications from birth control. #capitolnewsillinois #laws #jbpritzker

In a statement provided to The Center Square, Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 said it became aware of a comment reportedly made by a district paraprofessional on social media and was reviewing the matter. #centersquare #socialmedia #trump

"The recent removal of the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is a deeply troubling development for local election administrators, including the Cook County Clerk's Office," Gordon said. #cookcounty #monicagordon #election

The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, approved in June 2019, authorized $25.4 billion in funding for transportation, higher education, and public infrastructure projects throughout the state. The program finances road and bridge improvements, transit projects, school construction, and other capital investments. #infrastructure #politics #legislation

Statehouse members did not vote on Ford’s proposed constitutional amendment in time for a binding measure to appear on the November ballot statewide. #tax #millionaries #centersquare

"Everyone in the community benefits when parks are kept in good shape," said Joyce, D-Essex. "I encourage all those in the 40th District with projects in the works to apply before the coming deadline." #patrickjoyce #grants #parks

The indictment alleges Carol Ammons benefitted financially from her role as a state lawmaker through direct involvement in increasing appropriated state tax funds granted to nonprofit organizations in her district, of which her daughter, Titianna Ammons, was employed. #centersquare #kickback

“Consider this a call, Mr. President. I’m calling on you to invest in building more affordable homes across this country. I’m calling on you to respond to the needs of people who cannot afford grocery and gas,” the mayor said. #trump #chicagomayor #centersquare

Senate Bill 315, also known as the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, increases transparency and accountability requirements for the largest artificial intelligence models — those that generate more than $500 million in annual revenue and are trained using massive computing power. #capitolnewsillinois #ai #bill

The two-term lawmaker with a union background as an ironworker resigned Friday and said he’ll suspend his reelection campaign, pulling his name from the November ballot. #centersquare #democrats #transparency