Capitol Briefs: State announces energy assistance, violence prevention grants, EV rebates

Capitol Briefs: State announces energy assistance, violence prevention grants, EV rebates

ByCapitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Thursday, low-income families in Illinois can begin applying for state assistance on their natural gas, propane and electricity bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, has $300 million available. Families can apply by visiting helpillinoisfamilies.com or by calling 1-833-711-0374. Information on other state assistance programs can be found on that website as…

Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election
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Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election

ByIllinois Public Radio

CHICAGO — Illinois Republicans last controlled the state Supreme Court the same year the former John Hancock building opened along North Michigan Avenue, and the Chicago Cubs infamously blew the National League pennant. History buffs will recognize that year as 1969. In other words, it’s been a long time. But this November, that 53-year string…

217 Today: Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election

217 Today: Illinois Republicans look to gain control of the state Supreme Court this election

BySydney Wood

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s campaign fund got a major boost from Republican mega-donor Richard Uihlein. Republican Esther Joy King is making her second run to represent Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Illinois schools are unable to fill one out of every one-hundred teaching positions. The University of Illinois…