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An Illinois Senate committee heard testimony Thursday on a program to create thermal energy networks to heat buildings w...
10/03/2025

An Illinois Senate committee heard testimony Thursday on a program to create thermal energy networks to heat buildings with the earth’s temperature.

The latest version of an energy omnibus bill being negotiated in the Illinois General Assembly includes a thermal energy network program.

Joint committee to consider ordinance to implement municipal sidewalk snow plowing pilot.
10/03/2025

Joint committee to consider ordinance to implement municipal sidewalk snow plowing pilot.

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Knudsen introduces ordinance to lift ban on dogs in restaurants and bars if businesses choose.
09/29/2025

Knudsen introduces ordinance to lift ban on dogs in restaurants and bars if businesses choose.

A Lincoln Park alderman on Thursday introduced a proposal that would allow restaurants and bars to accept dogs inside their establishments if they choose.

Bailey's running mate, Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar, says despite past differences, the two are unit...
09/29/2025

Bailey's running mate, Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar, says despite past differences, the two are united on priorities including public safety, education and affordability.

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey officially launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican nomination, running on a platform that embraces Cook County Republicans.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of bills requiring Illinois’ prevailing wage, worker safety rules and employee wag...
08/15/2025

Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of bills requiring Illinois’ prevailing wage, worker safety rules and employee wage reporting requirements are maintained in the face of federal changes.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Thursday intended to preserve prevailing wage and worker safety laws in Illinois in the face of federal cuts.

Illinois Republicans focus on Pritzker, taxes and gerrymandering at the annual Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair...
08/15/2025

Illinois Republicans focus on Pritzker, taxes and gerrymandering at the annual Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Illinois Republicans criticized Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois’ Democratic Party at the annual Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday.

Cultural affairs and events committee approves appointments to arts and culture advisory council.
06/13/2025

Cultural affairs and events committee approves appointments to arts and culture advisory council.

The City Council Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation on Wednesday approved five new appointments to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.

Transportation committee approves ordinance to fight fly dumping, delays votes on automated enforcement program for scho...
06/13/2025

Transportation committee approves ordinance to fight fly dumping, delays votes on automated enforcement program for school buses, safe youth travel pilot program.

The committee delayed votes on an ordinance to implement an automated enforcement system for drivers that illegally overtake school buses and a vote on a measure to establish a pilot program to provide safe travel for youth in Austin.

Health committee to vote on Board of Health appointment, hold hearing on summer overdose, gun violence reduction strateg...
05/27/2025

Health committee to vote on Board of Health appointment, hold hearing on summer overdose, gun violence reduction strategies.

The committee will consider an appointment to the Chicago Board of Health and hold a subject matter hearing on the public health department’s strategies to reduce deaths from drug overdose and gun violence.

The Senate Transportation Committee chair confident transit reform will pass before May 31. Funding to follow after. 📌St...
05/16/2025

The Senate Transportation Committee chair confident transit reform will pass before May 31. Funding to follow after.

📌State Senator Karina Villa | Illinois Right to Life | Senate President Don Harmon | Senator Cristina Castro

The Senate Executive Committee approved measures Wednesday to expand abortion protections in the state and prevent people getting evicted for calling 911.

Mayor Johnson talks relationship with council, success, regrets at two-year mark.
05/16/2025

Mayor Johnson talks relationship with council, success, regrets at two-year mark.

Johnson sat down with The Daily Line to tout his administration’s achievements, express regret about insufficient communication and comment on how his legislative agenda will be shaped by the funding upheaval in the federal government.

Illinois State Board of Education voted to move forward with creating a new system for determining student proficiency a...
05/15/2025

Illinois State Board of Education voted to move forward with creating a new system for determining student proficiency and heard student recommendations for policy to improve mental health.

During their May meeting, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved unified standards for determining student proficiency and heard policy recommendations from Illinois students.

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