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Bill that would equalize community college credits unanimously passes Illinois Senate
A bill that would make the value of course credits equal across all Illinois higher learning institutions has passed out of the state Senate. If passed, Senate Bill 2288 would update the Illinois Articulation Initiative Act to require public colleges and universities...
Naturopathic physicians seeking licensure from state
A bill making its way through the state legislature would allow alternative medicine practitioners to be licensed in Illinois — something those like Julia Leischner of South Jacksonville say could open more people to naturopathic treatment. House Bill 3721, also known...
New bill to require FOID card owners to reapply at 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Some firearm owners in Illinois may soon need to update their Firearm Ownership Identification. A new bill filed by Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) would require young gun owners to apply for a FOID card again after their...
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July 11th
Now that the new fiscal year has begun, I wanted to take a couple minutes and explain my votes on the state budget bills. As you may already know, I voted against the revenue bill and in favor of the other bills in the package – the $53 billion budget itself and the budget implementation bill (“BIMP”), which gives the State the power to actually spend the money in the budget.
June 27th
I’m constantly amazed by the sheer number of incredibly talented people in our communities. Our local artists and arts organizations make our villages more vibrant and more fun, and they also make a major contribution to our local economies.
June 13th
The best way to teach young people about recycling and sustainability is to “walk the walk.” So if you’re a teacher preparing for the coming school year, I hope you’ll stop by SCARCE, at 800 S. Rohlwing Road in Addison, and take a look at their incredible selection of recycled supplies for teachers and students.