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Supreme Court dismisses Jussie Smollett convictions, allows …
2024年11月21日 · SPRINGFIELD – Criminal convictions of actor Jussie Smollett will be dismissed, and a defamation lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times will be allowed to continue, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a slate of opinions Thursday.
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
2023年12月5日 · Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois’ assault weapons law. But between lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories and ammunition covered under the Protect Illinois Communities Act remain unclear to many gun rights advocates, who point out that the ban includes some of the most popular models in the country.
Election Guide
Key dates Aug. 7: First day to submit vote-by-mail application Sept. 26: Early voting begins and election authorities begin mailing ballots Oct. 8: Last day to register via the normal process Oct. 9: Grace period registration begins (new in-person registrants must vote when they register) Oct. 20: Online voter registration closes Oct. 31: Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot
Local Election Guide
City of Bloomington . Election Commission Executive Director: Luke Stremlau Website: https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/ Email: lstremlau@bloomingtonelectionsil.gov Phone number: (309) 888-5136 Address: 121 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Bloomington, IL 61701 Useful links: Main election page Voter registration information
In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ …
2024年11月18日 · The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations, but the probe may go beyond the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey.
State Board of Elections certifies election results showing decline …
2024年12月2日 · SPRINGFIELD — Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois by nearly 11 points as turnout dipped in 2024, according to official election results certified by the State Board of Elections. The board met Monday to certify the results of the 2024 election and released final vote totals for races around ...
Pritzker touts Illinois’ economic development at data center ...
2024年10月2日 · The move plays into the Pritzker administration’s broader economic development strategy. Business incentives, like those offered to CyrusOne, featured prominently in the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s five-year plan released in August.. The Data Centers Investment Program, which has provided tax incentives to CyrusOne, is one of several programs developed in recent years ...
Macoupin County state’s attorney asks for special prosecutor in …
2024年10月2日 · A Macoupin County judge approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a criminal case against August Heinz, the funeral home director accused of giving dozens of families the wrong ashes.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up ...
2024年11月8日 · SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14 th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state time to file an appeal before it takes effect.