SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers put mental health on center stage Wednesday during a virtual town hall in which medical professionals offered advice to Illinoisans struggling with the mental and emotional pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Chicago Democrats Rep. Ann Williams, Rep. Yoni Pizer and Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, the town hall laid out the […]
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New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities
Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall in his mostly empty corner office in Springfield. You could forgive him, though. He’s been on the job since only March 2. Among the few things on […]
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Plastic pollution
In an effort to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, a group of state lawmakers from both legislative chambers touted a series of bills Feb. 18 that would tax or ban single-use plastics and aim to boost recycling. The four proposals have the support of organizations such as the Illinois Environmental Council and the […]
