Peter Hancock
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After a judge found fault with often-used legislative shortcuts, high-ranking Illinois officials are preparing for a legal fight over the recently-passed assault weapons ban.
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The federal case, which centers on what protections are guaranteed by the 2nd amendment, will be heard in the Southern District of Illinois.
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Illinois becomes ninth state to ban military-style guns.
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Darren Bailey continued hammering away at Gov. JB Pritzker over issues including crime, education and state spending while Pritzker continued to cast Bailey as a conservative extremist who criticizes the state but has no plan for how to solve any problems.
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A bill pending in the General Assembly would make it a felony to buy or sell assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines.
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The field includes a conservative farmer and state lawmakers, the mayor of Illinois’ second largest city, a former state senator and three political newcomers.
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The special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health services in Illinois.
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Survey data shows 6 states undercounted, 8 overcounted. The error has implications for political districts and federal funding availability.
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Democrats say the expansion will lower health care costs by reducing care administered at emergency rooms, while Republicans argue it will incentivize illegal immigration and overburden the state’s health system.
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Sangamon County judge says Gov. J.B. Pritzker's emergency masking rules were improper.
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The governor intends to soften the effect of inflation on Illinoisans by suspending the grocery tax, increases in the motor fuel tax and providing a 5% property tax rebate to some owners.