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By John O'Connor AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denounced as "horrific" a newly disclosed email a powerful lobbyist sent seven years ago to top aides in the previous governor's…

By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The first day of legal sales of recreational marijuana in Illinois went “extraordinarily well,” according to one industry representative, with total sales on Jan. 1 of nearly $3.2…

By Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD - Adults 21 and older in Illinois can purchase, carry and privately consume cannabis as the state ends prohibition, but there are still concerns from some in the law enforcement community. On New Year’s Eve,…

By Kathleen Foody and David Eggert Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Retailers legally selling marijuana for the past month in Michigan say they have drawn customers from surrounding Midwestern states where the drug remains illegal and,…

By The Associated Press Illinois gets $40M in federal funding for early childhood CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will get over $40 million in federal funding for early childhood programs over the next three years, according to Gov. J.B.…

By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A pair of researchers are suggesting the best way to reduce property taxes in Illinois is for the state to take over a greater share of funding for public schools and consolidate some…

By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two. Pritzker signed…

By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has approved two more marijuana cultivation centers ahead of the start of legal recreational sales next year, officials announced Tuesday. The two sites, located in Albion and…

By Jim Moran SPRINGFIELD - The overall deer harvest for this year’s firearm season was slightly less than last, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. IDNR spokeswoman Rachael Torbert says there could have been a…

By Jim Moran SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Lottery officials want to keep instant tickets away from minors this holiday season.  Instant lottery tickets are easy and popular holiday gifts. However, officials are reminding consumers that…

By Peter Hancock SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration is about to impose new regulations that would tighten eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, in a way state officials say…

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – One month before the scheduled rollout of legalized marijuana in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a follow-up bill to the initial reform Wednesday and took questions about…

By Rebecca Anzel SPRINGFIELD — The office of Illinois’ top lawyer has released its annual safe shopping guide ahead of the holiday season to alert families about recalled children’s toys, clothing and furniture. The report includes…

By Peter Hancock SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal challenging a controversial state law that allows someone to be convicted of murder if a death occurs during the commission of another forcible…

By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered severe restrictions on public schools' use of isolation rooms for troubled children. The Democrat said Wednesday he directed the Illinois State Board of…