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Families and students advocate for SB2026, show support for IDD community

Families and students advocate for SB2026, show support for IDD community

ANNIE LAMONTAGNA | News and Features Reporter | @AnnieLaMontagna

Families and students advocate for SB2026, show support for IDD community
Bill prohibiting book bans in libraries, schools passes through Illinois Senate

Bill prohibiting book bans in libraries, schools passes through Illinois Senate

  • Updated May 10, 2023
Pritzker signs paid leave reform; ISU professor explains origins, possible effects

Pritzker signs paid leave reform; ISU professor explains origins, possible effects

  • Updated Apr 19, 2023
Pritzker proposes investments in pre-school, childcare at State of the State address

Pritzker proposes investments in pre-school, childcare at State of the State address

  • Updated Feb 18, 2023
Pritzker announces end of COVID-19 public health emergency for Illinois May 11

Pritzker announces end of COVID-19 public health emergency for Illinois May 11

  • Updated Feb 15, 2023
Pritzker signs reproductive rights bill into law; protecting providers from legal attacks

Pritzker signs reproductive rights bill into law; protecting providers from legal attacks

  • Updated Feb 15, 2023
Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons

Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons

  • Updated Jan 18, 2023
Illinois House votes to ban assault weapons, expand abortion protections

Illinois House votes to ban assault weapons, expand abortion protections

  • Updated Jan 18, 2023
University Farm in Lexington damaged in overnight fire

University Farm in Lexington damaged in overnight fire

  • Updated Dec 1, 2022
Worker's Rights Amendment passes, Unit 5 tax proposition fails

Worker's Rights Amendment passes, Unit 5 tax proposition fails

  • Updated Nov 18, 2022
Election Day 2022: Students voice their opinions through voting, others explain why they did not

Election Day 2022: Students voice their opinions through voting, others explain why they did not

  • Updated Nov 16, 2022
Democrats celebrate election results at McLean County Democrats watch party

Democrats celebrate election results at McLean County Democrats watch party

  • Updated Nov 11, 2022
Democrat Frerichs wins Illinois Treasurer election; Demmer concedes

Democrat Frerichs wins Illinois Treasurer election; Demmer concedes

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Giannoulias declared Illinois Secretary of State; Brady concedes

Giannoulias declared Illinois Secretary of State; Brady concedes

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Pritzker officially reelected for second term; wins with 54.3% of votes

Pritzker officially reelected for second term; wins with 54.3% of votes

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Sorensen defeats King in 17th District House of Representatives race

Sorensen defeats King in 17th District House of Representatives race

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Mendoza secures second full term as Illinois Comptroller over Teresi, McCloskey

Mendoza secures second full term as Illinois Comptroller over Teresi, McCloskey

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Koehler wins Illinois Senate District 46 race for sixth consecutive term

Koehler wins Illinois Senate District 46 race for sixth consecutive term

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
Sen. Duckworth wins reelection in US Senate race with 57% of votes

Sen. Duckworth wins reelection in US Senate race with 57% of votes

  • Updated Apr 4, 2023
Democrat Raoul wins Illinois Attorney General race with 54% of vote

Democrat Raoul wins Illinois Attorney General race with 54% of vote

  • Updated Nov 10, 2022
+2
Student Health Services offers tips on staying healthy this flu season

Student Health Services offers tips on staying healthy this flu season

  • Updated Nov 4, 2022
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Pritzker, Durbin speak on ISU's campus to endorse Chung, Koehler, encourage voting

Pritzker, Durbin speak on ISU's campus to endorse Chung, Koehler, encourage voting

  • Updated Nov 4, 2022
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Policies for the people: A look at where your candidates stand on the issues

Policies for the people: A look at where your candidates stand on the issues

  • Updated Nov 7, 2022
A guide to the Workers' Rights Amendment, this election's referendum for Illinois

A guide to the Workers' Rights Amendment, this election's referendum for Illinois

  • Updated Nov 8, 2022
On-campus early voting allows for convenient, accessible voting process

On-campus early voting allows for convenient, accessible voting process

  • Updated Nov 2, 2022
McLean County implements ability to text 911 in emergency situations

McLean County implements ability to text 911 in emergency situations

  • Updated Oct 24, 2022
+3
Get to know election judges, the role they play in casting votes

Get to know election judges, the role they play in casting votes

  • Updated Oct 30, 2022
+30
A last look at your ballot one month out from the Illinois midterms

A last look at your ballot one month out from the Illinois midterms

  • Updated Nov 7, 2022
Pritzker, Bailey face off for Illinois governor at ISU; discuss SAFE-T Act, abortion, gun rights

Pritzker, Bailey face off for Illinois governor at ISU; discuss SAFE-T Act, abortion, gun rights

  • Updated Nov 2, 2022
ISU to host live governor's debate between Pritzker, Bailey Oct. 6, community offered ticket lottery

ISU to host live governor's debate between Pritzker, Bailey Oct. 6, community offered ticket lottery

  • Updated Sep 29, 2022
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91st Illinois House district candidates Preston, Chung debate at Bone Student Center

91st Illinois House district candidates Preston, Chung debate at Bone Student Center

  • Updated Oct 30, 2022
Sharon Chung and Scott Preston to participate in WGLT's 91st House District Debate

Sharon Chung and Scott Preston to participate in WGLT's 91st House District Debate

  • Updated Sep 11, 2022
ISU alum Jane Lynch inducted into Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

ISU alum Jane Lynch inducted into Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

  • Updated Sep 7, 2022
Pritzker declares monkeypox a public health emergency in Illinois

Pritzker declares monkeypox a public health emergency in Illinois

  • Updated Aug 29, 2022
Bailey, Pritzker come out as winners in Illinois primary

Bailey, Pritzker come out as winners in Illinois primary

  • Updated Oct 6, 2022
+28
Casting the votes: Get to know your ballot before the primaries

Casting the votes: Get to know your ballot before the primaries

  • Updated Jun 15, 2022
Pritzker signs Jelani Day Bill into law, requires FBI involvement in missing persons cases

Pritzker signs Jelani Day Bill into law, requires FBI involvement in missing persons cases

  • Updated Dec 31, 2022
'Honoring the Roosevelts' to feature Pritzker, McLean County Democrats member to receive Roosevelt Award

'Honoring the Roosevelts' to feature Pritzker, McLean County Democrats member to receive Roosevelt Award

  • Updated May 28, 2022
+5
How delaying Illinois’ primary election to June impacts general election campaigns

How delaying Illinois’ primary election to June impacts general election campaigns

  • Updated May 25, 2022
Pritzker reaffirms Reproductive Health Act as Supreme Court attempts to remove Roe v. Wade

Pritzker reaffirms Reproductive Health Act as Supreme Court attempts to remove Roe v. Wade

  • Updated Jul 1, 2022
District 91 candidate Bailey-Smith shares environmental policy goals at vision summit

District 91 candidate Bailey-Smith shares environmental policy goals at vision summit

  • Updated May 2, 2022
+8
A look into who is running to represent Illinois’ 17th Congressional District

A look into who is running to represent Illinois’ 17th Congressional District

  • Updated Nov 8, 2022
Pritzker removes state mask mandate from public transportation

Pritzker removes state mask mandate from public transportation

  • Updated May 19, 2022
+2
Jelani Day Bill passes Illinois State Senate, awaits approval by House

Jelani Day Bill passes Illinois State Senate, awaits approval by House

  • Updated May 19, 2022
Rebuild Illinois program installment grants $7.9 million to improvements on Meadows Road

Rebuild Illinois program installment grants $7.9 million to improvements on Meadows Road

  • Updated Mar 12, 2022
ISU to join Governor's Office, state agencies in Illinois Tutoring Initiative as response to COVID-19 impacts

ISU to join Governor's Office, state agencies in Illinois Tutoring Initiative as response to COVID-19 impacts

  • Updated Mar 10, 2022
+3
Buttigieg praises central Illinois for leading the way with all things electric vehicle

Buttigieg praises central Illinois for leading the way with all things electric vehicle

  • Updated Feb 16, 2022
Pritzker lifts mask requirements in late February following drop-in hospitalizations

Pritzker lifts mask requirements in late February following drop-in hospitalizations

  • Updated May 19, 2022
+3
Pritzker announces increased resources for higher education in proposed 2023 budget

Pritzker announces increased resources for higher education in proposed 2023 budget

  • Updated Mar 9, 2022
Pritzker implements disaster declaration in preparation for Winter Storm Landon

Pritzker implements disaster declaration in preparation for Winter Storm Landon

  • Updated Feb 3, 2022
Secretary of State offices reopen after closing due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19

Secretary of State offices reopen after closing due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19

  • Updated Feb 4, 2022
Pritzker: Rate of increase seems less exponential

Pritzker: Rate of increase seems less exponential

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois surpasses 300 COVID-19 deaths, adds 1,006 new cases

Illinois surpasses 300 COVID-19 deaths, adds 1,006 new cases

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases, McLean County reaches 44 cases

Illinois surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases, McLean County reaches 44 cases

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Three new deaths in Illinois, 295 more cases of COVID-19

Three new deaths in Illinois, 295 more cases of COVID-19

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Springfield patient among four Illinois deaths from COVID-19; case total grows to 422

Springfield patient among four Illinois deaths from COVID-19; case total grows to 422

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Former 18th District Rep. Schock announces that he's gay

Former 18th District Rep. Schock announces that he's gay

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Bloomgton police ask for help in locating missing man

Bloomgton police ask for help in locating missing man

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Pritzker announces 'long-awaited' release of funds for fine arts complex project

Pritzker announces 'long-awaited' release of funds for fine arts complex project

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
Donald Trump becomes third impeached president in US history

Donald Trump becomes third impeached president in US history

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Normal officer charged with stealing $12,000 from overdose victim

Normal officer charged with stealing $12,000 from overdose victim

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation host Masquerade ball at Ewing Manor

Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation host Masquerade ball at Ewing Manor

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Karla Bailey-Smith announces campaign to unseat Rep. Sommer

Karla Bailey-Smith announces campaign to unseat Rep. Sommer

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
House of Rep. candidate Cummings starts campaign with core questions

House of Rep. candidate Cummings starts campaign with core questions

  • Updated Oct 16, 2019
Amazon primed to order 100,000 electric delivery vans from Normal plant

Amazon primed to order 100,000 electric delivery vans from Normal plant

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Charges officially dropped against former Congressman Schock

Charges officially dropped against former Congressman Schock

  • Updated Sep 5, 2019
ISU alum named president of OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois

ISU alum named president of OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
U of I student arrested for hate crime, disorderly conduct

U of I student arrested for hate crime, disorderly conduct

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Miss Illinois discusses importance of art curriculum, self-expression

Miss Illinois discusses importance of art curriculum, self-expression

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois spending millions to safeguard 2020 elections

Illinois spending millions to safeguard 2020 elections

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Will pot be sold at shops in your town on Jan. 1?

Will pot be sold at shops in your town on Jan. 1?

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Road resurfacing continues on West College Avenue near ISU campus

Road resurfacing continues on West College Avenue near ISU campus

  • Updated Jul 25, 2019
Ecology Action Center joins state-wide solar energy accessibility efforts

Ecology Action Center joins state-wide solar energy accessibility efforts

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Pritzker urged to crack down on political hate speech

Pritzker urged to crack down on political hate speech

  • Updated Jul 25, 2019
Jury considers death penalty in slaying of U of I scholar from China

Jury considers death penalty in slaying of U of I scholar from China

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Outgoing WIU president Thomas receives generous exit

Outgoing WIU president Thomas receives generous exit

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Drivers beware: new laws crack down on texting and driving, increase gas tax

Drivers beware: new laws crack down on texting and driving, increase gas tax

  • Updated Nov 19, 2020
Your Illinois gas tax will increase Monday when governor signs bills Friday

Your Illinois gas tax will increase Monday when governor signs bills Friday

  • Updated Nov 19, 2020
One woman dies in crash south of Bloomington-Normal on I-55

One woman dies in crash south of Bloomington-Normal on I-55

  • Updated Jun 25, 2019
WIU President Thomas stepping down at end of month

WIU President Thomas stepping down at end of month

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Sweeping Illinois abortion rights signed into law by governor

Sweeping Illinois abortion rights signed into law by governor

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Pritzker begins victory lap after successful legislative session

Pritzker begins victory lap after successful legislative session

  • Updated Jun 6, 2019
Between now and Jan. 1, how will Illinois pot laws be enforced?

Between now and Jan. 1, how will Illinois pot laws be enforced?

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Recreational pot goes on sale Jan. 1; dispensaries are getting ready.

Recreational pot goes on sale Jan. 1; dispensaries are getting ready.

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois Senate approves legalizing sports betting; Prizker hails productive session

Illinois Senate approves legalizing sports betting; Prizker hails productive session

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Recreational marijuana bill heads to Illinois House for vote

Recreational marijuana bill heads to Illinois House for vote

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rivian shocked, concerned about possible $1,000 fee on Illinois EV owners

Rivian shocked, concerned about possible $1,000 fee on Illinois EV owners

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Lawmakers send Pritzker bill to raise smoking age to 21

Lawmakers send Pritzker bill to raise smoking age to 21

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Pritzker unveils graduated state income tax plan

Pritzker unveils graduated state income tax plan

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
McHenry County sheriff's deputy Jacob Keltner dies from gunshot wound in Rockford; suspect Floyd Brown in custody after long standoff

McHenry County sheriff's deputy Jacob Keltner dies from gunshot wound in Rockford; suspect Floyd Brown in custody after long standoff

  • Updated Mar 8, 2019
Schock case 'began with a bang, and that bang turned out to be a blank'

Schock case 'began with a bang, and that bang turned out to be a blank'

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+5
The Vidette earns 24 awards, places third in General Excellence

The Vidette earns 24 awards, places third in General Excellence

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+3
Pritzker takes oath to become Illinois' 43rd governor

Pritzker takes oath to become Illinois' 43rd governor

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
ISU Housing planning upgrades to meet needs of growing student popularion

ISU Housing planning upgrades to meet needs of growing student popularion

  • Updated Jan 14, 2019
It's official: Pritzker ushers in new era for Illinois

It's official: Pritzker ushers in new era for Illinois

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Madigan rips Rauner; Brady hoping for 'fresh start' in Springfield

Madigan rips Rauner; Brady hoping for 'fresh start' in Springfield

  • Updated Jan 10, 2019
McDonald's doubles down on bacon

McDonald's doubles down on bacon

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Magic Circle Esports to host first video game tournament

Magic Circle Esports to host first video game tournament

  • Updated Dec 6, 2018
Pritzker expresses 'deep gratitude' for Rauner

Pritzker expresses 'deep gratitude' for Rauner

  • Updated Dec 4, 2018
Rauner says he is 'very scared for the people of Illinois'

Rauner says he is 'very scared for the people of Illinois'

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Northwestern student found dead on campus

Northwestern student found dead on campus

  • Updated Nov 30, 2018
Northwestern student found dead on campus

Northwestern student found dead on campus

  • Updated Nov 30, 2018
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Illinois House snuffs out effort to raise tobacco, vaping purchage age to 21

Illinois House snuffs out effort to raise tobacco, vaping purchage age to 21

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Dietz among those to serve on Pritzker education advisory team

Dietz among those to serve on Pritzker education advisory team

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Gunman at Mercy Hospital had troubled history, particularly with women

Gunman at Mercy Hospital had troubled history, particularly with women

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
Emanuel cautions Pritzker about big Dem majorities in Springfield

Emanuel cautions Pritzker about big Dem majorities in Springfield

  • Updated Nov 21, 2018
+3
Democratic party reacts to Midterm election results

Democratic party reacts to Midterm election results

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Libertarians react to the incoming Midterm Election results

Libertarians react to the incoming Midterm Election results

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Bradley University professor, husband slain; son faces charges

Bradley University professor, husband slain; son faces charges

  • Updated Oct 31, 2018
+3
Davis, Londrigan debate issues before elections

Davis, Londrigan debate issues before elections

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rubio, Bustos in Normal Monday for Davis, Londrigan

Rubio, Bustos in Normal Monday for Davis, Londrigan

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
BallotReady helps prepare voters, voting resources on campus

BallotReady helps prepare voters, voting resources on campus

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Turning Point USA hosts Jeannie Ives at ISU

Turning Point USA hosts Jeannie Ives at ISU

  • Updated Oct 28, 2018
Davis-Londrigan Congressional district race gains national spotlight

Davis-Londrigan Congressional district race gains national spotlight

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Meet the candidates for midterm election

Meet the candidates for midterm election

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
ISU hosts workshop to aid in urban teacher shortage

ISU hosts workshop to aid in urban teacher shortage

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
ISU students react to Van Dyke conviction in Laquan McDonald case

ISU students react to Van Dyke conviction in Laquan McDonald case

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
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'Justice for LaQuan' observers chant after Chicago jury convicts Van Dyke

'Justice for LaQuan' observers chant after Chicago jury convicts Van Dyke

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner praises public-private partnerships in combating opioid epidemic

Rauner praises public-private partnerships in combating opioid epidemic

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner asks voters for second chance

Rauner asks voters for second chance

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+2
Barbs fly in contentious gubernatorial debate

Barbs fly in contentious gubernatorial debate

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Medical Cannibas becomes alternative for Opioids in Illinois

Medical Cannibas becomes alternative for Opioids in Illinois

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner vetoes raising teachers salary

Rauner vetoes raising teachers salary

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner signs anti-sexual harassment law

Rauner signs anti-sexual harassment law

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
+3
Wright dominates state vote on top architects, artists

Wright dominates state vote on top architects, artists

  • Updated Aug 9, 2018
Republican state rep resigns after accusations by ex-girlfriend

Republican state rep resigns after accusations by ex-girlfriend

  • Updated Aug 1, 2018
Aluminum tariffs could drive beer, soda prices higher

Aluminum tariffs could drive beer, soda prices higher

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
John Marshall Law School, UIC agree to merge

John Marshall Law School, UIC agree to merge

  • Updated Jul 20, 2018
Outbreak of foodborne illness in Illinois linked to McDonald's salads

Outbreak of foodborne illness in Illinois linked to McDonald's salads

  • Updated Jul 13, 2018
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Movie guide: Capsule listings for week of July 11

Movie guide: Capsule listings for week of July 11

  • Updated Jul 12, 2018
Nationawide call goes our for blood donors as supply runs low

Nationawide call goes our for blood donors as supply runs low

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Plane makes emergency landing on I-55; no injuries reported

Plane makes emergency landing on I-55; no injuries reported

  • Updated Jul 12, 2018
Cook County official apologizes to woman berated for wearing Puerto Rico flag shirt

Cook County official apologizes to woman berated for wearing Puerto Rico flag shirt

  • Updated Jul 11, 2018
Live music and festivities in town of Danvers

Live music and festivities in town of Danvers

  • Updated Jul 10, 2018
Renner cancels meeting on immigration ordinance

Renner cancels meeting on immigration ordinance

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Illinois man playing pivotal role in Thailand rescue mission of Thailand soccer team

Illinois man playing pivotal role in Thailand rescue mission of Thailand soccer team

  • Updated Jul 9, 2018
+2
Lincoln's assassination tops list of Illinois' most heartbreaking moments

Lincoln's assassination tops list of Illinois' most heartbreaking moments

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Dan Ryan march sparks war of words

Dan Ryan march sparks war of words

  • Updated Jul 9, 2018
+3
24 faculty members at Western Illinois hit by layoffs

24 faculty members at Western Illinois hit by layoffs

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner visits ISU, checks out Fine Arts building project

Rauner visits ISU, checks out Fine Arts building project

  • Updated Jun 27, 2018
University of Chicago to stop requiring ACT, SAT scores

University of Chicago to stop requiring ACT, SAT scores

  • Updated Jun 15, 2018
+2
Davis, Lahood among Illinois Republicans urging Trump to leave Blago sentence entact

Davis, Lahood among Illinois Republicans urging Trump to leave Blago sentence entact

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Rauner faces decisions on over 600 pending bills

Rauner faces decisions on over 600 pending bills

  • Updated Jun 14, 2018
+4
SIU board chair blasts colleagues effort to dump Dunn

SIU board chair blasts colleagues effort to dump Dunn

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Madigan chief of staff quits after accusations of inappropriate comments

Madigan chief of staff quits after accusations of inappropriate comments

  • Updated Jun 7, 2018
Rauner, Pritzker return to TV airwaves with dueling ads

Rauner, Pritzker return to TV airwaves with dueling ads

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
Revised medical marijuana bill goes to Rauner

Revised medical marijuana bill goes to Rauner

  • Updated Jun 5, 2018
Durbin supports shorter prison sentence for Blago

Durbin supports shorter prison sentence for Blago

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020
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Rauner signs full $38.5 billion state budget

  • Updated Jul 3, 2020

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