Category: Government/Politics

Governor Pritzker Announces $18 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Eligible Community-Based Organizations Can Now Apply for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Funding CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $18 million…

State watchdog investigating employees accused of bilking federal pandemic aid program Nationwide, about 17% of $1.2 trillion in small business pandemic relief grants were fraudulent MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under…

Sen. Rezin advances legislation to end state’s moratorium on building nuclear plants Springfield, IL – State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has advanced legislation putting Illinois one step closer to finally lifting its moratorium on building new nuclear reactors. “For over 35 years,…

Bennett Advances Legislation to Help Schools Deal with Teacher Shortage and Scheduling Challenge SPRINGFIELD- With schools across Illinois struggling to fill vacancies and hire substitutes, State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) has advanced legislation to help willing and experienced retired…

Bennett Pushes Bill to Help Veterans’ Families SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) has advanced legislation to help the families of veterans with their property taxes. “Veterans and their families make incredible sacrifices to protect their country and keep us…