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State wraps up case in challenge to assault weapons ban
WEB9 hours ago · LOUIS – A federal judge invoked images from the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Thursday at the end of a trial in a case challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Judge Steven McGlynn, who has presided over the trial, called attention to the neighborhood just ...
Statewide: A year without cash bail | NPR Illinois
WEB15 hours ago · NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford. Published September 19, 2024 at 10:47 AM CDT. Print. Listen • 50:29. Pixabay. On this episode, we learn more about the impact of Illinois' law that eliminated cash bail. It took effect one year ago. While some warned the change would lessen public safety, the data seems to show otherwise.
News - NPR Illinois
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Find out what's happening in Illinois with news from NPR Illinois, a public radio station covering politics, culture, and more. Listen to podcasts, read articles, and watch videos on topics ranging from the DNC to the flag design contest.
LISTEN - NPR Illinois
WEBJul 10, 2024 · NPR Illinois hosts LISTEN sessions to hear from underrepresented communities in central Illinois. Listen to the stories and feedback from Jewish, interfaith, Indian, Petersburg and Southeast High students.
Government & Politics - NPR Illinois
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Find the latest news and analysis on Illinois politics and government from NPR Illinois. Listen to podcasts, read stories and watch videos on topics such as clean energy, corruption, labor, DNC and more.
COVID’s Impact On Illinois By The Numbers As State Enters ‘Phase …
WEBJun 12, 2021 · As Illinois enters Phase Five of its economic reopening plan, NPR Illinois reviews the state's COVID-19 data since the first case was reported in January 2020. See how the virus affected different communities, long-term care facilities, testing and vaccination efforts.
Pritzker Signs Climate Plan To Get Illinois On Path To 100% Clean ...
WEBSep 15, 2021 · Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a massive climate and energy plan into law on Sept. 15, 2021, after months of negotiations and controversies. The plan includes ratepayer subsidies, renewable energy goals, nuclear plant preservation, fossil fuel phase-out and electric vehicle incentives.
Days Before Critical Deadline, Ill. House Approves Measure To …
WEBSep 10, 2021 · After a summer of stalemate on major energy and climate legislation that seeks to put Illinois on the path to 100% renewable energy by 2050, the Illinois House on Thursday night finally pushed through a compromise set to get approval from both the Senate and Gov. JB Pritzker.
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