Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated.
School Closings/E-Learning Days for January 17
MACON COUNTY Decatur Public Schools #61 – no school at the Stephen Decatur Middle School building on January 17 and 18 due to a water pipe break and flooding. DPS Alternative Education and Macon-Piatt Special Education students are also included in the cancellation. The SDMS home basketball game and wrestling matches on January 17 will…
Illinois proposal calls for expanding vote-by-mail
State rep. proposes measure that would allow all-mail elections in some areas.
New state task force aims to promote state’s Underground Railroad history
First meeting took place Tuesday.
As recreational cannabis sales again hit record, Illinois AG calls for federal rescheduling
$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales decline.
217 Today: Books Illinois students loved most in 2023
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers will try again Tuesday to approve the final rules governing the state’s assault weapons ban. Illinois state Senator Adriane Johnson wants to expand what constitutes a hate crime in the state. In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the books Illinois students loved the most in 2023 according…