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The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller

The investigation is part of a broader effort by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement agencies to identify people suspected of downloading, possessing or distributing child sexual abuse material online. #ilag

Homemade 3D-printed guns have drawn national attention for adding to the proliferation of “ghost guns,” firearms that can be difficult to trace because they lack serial numbers. #3d #southernillinois #capitolnewsillinois

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the event represented a new effort by the party to engage directly with communities across the state. #dpi #babyshower #metroeast

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

The Democratic Party of Illinois is also encouraging the public to contribute through an online donation registry to help expand the number of families served during the event. #democrats #babyshower #belleville

The Democratic Party of Illinois collaborated with The Doula Lab and Nurture Birth & Health, two Black women-led organizations in the Metro East region that work to support families and reduce maternal and infant health inequities. #democraticparty #health

“The evidence shows that he was running a mini gun factory out of his house,” Tom Leggans, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, told the jury on Tuesday afternoon during closing arguments of the two-day trial in Benton. #benton #3dprint #convicted

“Campers should be free to gather around a campfire with friends and family without having to check with the government first,” Bailey said. #campfire #permit

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren