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Kirk helps introduce VA patient protection bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) joined a bipartisan group of fellow senators in introducing a bill this week to strengthen the supervision of patient care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals.

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Education reporting requirements for lawyers to move online

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

The Illinois State Supreme Court amended Rule 796 that will push Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) reporting for lawyers online.

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Rauner continues string of successful union deals

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recently reached four-year collective bargaining agreements with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and 16 other unions.

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Durbin asks local banks and credit unions to consider small loans

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 19, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) reached out to leaders of Illinois community banks and credit unions in search of ways to expand lending options to people typically trapped by payday lenders.

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Bost bill aims to fill VA hospital leadership vacancies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 19, 2015

The bipartisan legislation was introduced in tandem with U.S. Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA).

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Durbin introduces visa reform bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The senator contends current rules harm American workers.

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Flags ordered to half-staff to honor Paris victims

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The flags will remain lowered until Thursday.

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Troy seeking grant applications for 2016 tourism projects

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 13, 2015

The City of Troy is accepting funding proposals for tourism projects that would take place between January 1 and April 30 of next year.

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Nearly $450,000 will aid homeless vets in Will, Cook counties

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 13, 2015

Vouchers will provide rental assistance to vets for housing of their choice.

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Shimkus slams Obama on rejection of Keystone XL pipeline

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 13, 2015

Congressman says project would have created thousands of jobs and lowered emissions.

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Shimkus votes for highway bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

Bill would fund roads, bridges, and transit projects across the country.

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Kirk's VA funding bill clears Senate hurdle, set for debate

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

If passed, the bill would raise VA funding to record levels.

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District 4 in Champaign announces Schools of Choice dates for next school year

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

Parents and students have several opportunities to tour schools, meet staff.

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Will, Kane counties to share in $48 million federal grant for affordable housing

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) made the announcement last week.

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Durbin introduces measure to reauthorize congenital heart defects bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

The bill would promote research on and care of congenital heart defects.

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Rauner reaches agreement on Ill. unemployment insurance reforms

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

Illinois governor and labor leaders agree to common-sense labor reform package.

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Kirk's VA funding bill passes Senate

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

The fill would fund veterans' care at record levels, and increase protections for VA whistleblowers.

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Durbin seeks debt forgiveness for former Everest students

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a gathering of federal officials and former Everest College students.

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Pontoon Beach trustees to meet today

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

The Village of Pontoon Beach will hold their regular meeting at 7 p.m.

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Urbana offers new edition of free tree care guide

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 9, 2015

The City of Urbana has released its second edition of "Under the Canopy: Creating Personal Greenspace," a guide for selecting, planting, and caring for trees.