| Wednesday, January 20, 2021 |
ISBE discusses recent graduation mandates approved by the legislature.
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ISBE Student Advisory Council is laying out some components of the group's educational plan and recommendations for the year.
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| Tuesday, January 19, 2021 |
IDPH says everyone still needs to wear a mask and socially distance regardless of which tier/phase your area is in currently.
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IL Treasurer Mike Frerichs urges small non profits to apply for 25,000 grants through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program.
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| Saturday, January 16, 2021 |
IL National Guard helping with security in Springfield and Washington D.C.
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RAW AUDIO: Media availability with Illinois National Guard Commander Major General Richard Neely on current domestic operations.
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| Friday, January 15, 2021 |
UK COVID variant now confirmed in Illinois.
Soundbite: IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike
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Three out of Illinois' 11 designated regions can now move from Tier 3 to Tier 2, lifting a few COVID-19 mitigations; indoor dining will be allowed in Tier 1.
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Windows of the Illinois Capitol boarded up as a precaution against possible protests; Governor activates IL National Guard.
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RAW AUDIO: Governor JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update. Audio also includes IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (in English and Spanish) and Cook County Bd. President Toni Preckwinkle.
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Weekly Weather Summary (State Climatologist Trent Ford).
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| Thursday, January 14, 2021 |
This is Human Trafficking Awareness Month; learn the warning signs for child trafficking.
Soundbite: DCFS Director Marc Smith
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IL Senate President says the ability for lawmakers to meet virtually during the pandemic has been a big advancement.
Soundbite: IL Senate President Don Harmon
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| Wednesday, January 13, 2021 |
RAW AUDIO: Sen. Sue Rezin, Sen. Jason Barickman and Sen. Jil Tracy nominate Sen. Dan McConchie to be IL Senate President.
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RAW AUDIO: Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Sen. Dave Koehler, Sen. Julie Morrison, Sen. Omar Aquino and Sen. Rachelle Crowe nominate Sen. Don Harmon as IL Senate President.
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A new Illinois General Assembly is sworn in.
Soundbite: Sen. President Don Harmon, House GOP Leader Jim Durkin
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RAW AUDIO: Sen. Don Harmon is elected IL Senate President.
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RAW AUDIO: Sen. Dan McConchie chosen as Senate Minority Leader.
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RAW AUDIO: Rep. Chris Welch elected as the new Speaker of the IL House.
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RAW AUDIO: Rep. Jim Durkin again chosen as IL House Minority Leader.
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RAW AUDIO: Rep. Amy Elick and Rep. Jeff Keicher nominate Rep. Jim Durkin to be Speaker of the IL House.
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RAW AUDIO: Rep. Maurice West and Rep. Delia Ramirez nominate Rep. Chris Welch to be Speaker of the IL House.
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It's the end of an era in Illinois, as a new House Speaker is elected.
Soundbite: House Speaker Chris Welch
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Expansive criminal justice and police reform bill headed to the Governor's desk.
Soundbite: Rep. Justin Slaughter, Rep. Patrick Windhorst
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Economic equity package heads to the Governor.
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| Tuesday, January 12, 2021 |
Illinois Senate passes COVID-19 relief package for Illinois bars and restaurants.
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Senate approves bill limiting use of restraints and isolation on students.
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Senate votes to let local election authorities make voting drop boxes permanent.
Soundbite: Sen. Julia Morrison, Sen. Dale Righter
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RAW AUDIO: House GOP Leader Jim Durkin and Senate GOP Leader Dan McConchie give a lame duck session update.
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IDPH is now posting updated vaccine data on the agency's website.
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IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gets her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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RAW AUDIO: IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gets the COVID-19 vaccine (in English and Spanish). Video is also available.
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2020 weather in Illinois was warmer and wetter than usual.
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| Monday, January 11, 2021 |
ISP tracking possible events at the State Capitol this weekend.
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Lawmakers pass huge reform bill to combat racism and inequities in education.
Soundbite: Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
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IDPH Director expects new strain of COVID-19 will become prevalent in Illinois.
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IDVA Director Linda Chapa LaVia steps down.
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Some areas of the state are moving into phase 1B of vaccine distribution.
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Some areas of the state may be able to ease up on COVID-19 mitigations starting Friday.
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RAW AUDIO: Governor JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update. Audio also includes IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (in English and Spanish). Video is also available.
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Bill restoring the Chicago Teachers Union's ability to collectively bargain over more issues heads to the Governor's desk.
Soundbite: Sen. Dale Righter, Sen. Celina Villanueva
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| Sunday, January 10, 2021 |
Legislation lets election authorities make ballot drop-off boxes permanent.
Soundbite: Sen. Bill Cunningham, Sen. Sue Rezin
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses his police certification proposal.
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The IL Legislative Black Caucus says now is the time for police and criminal justice reform.
Soundbite: Sen. Elgie Sims, Rep. Justin Slaughter
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RAW AUDIO: IL Black Legislative Caucus holds press conference on criminal justice and police reforms. Audio includes Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Rep. Justin Slaughter, Sen. Elgie Sims and Rep. Carol Ammons.
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RAW AUDIO: Attorney General Kwame Raoul testifies before House committee on police reform bill.
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| Saturday, January 09, 2021 |
Criminal justice and police reforms were some of the big topics of the day in the Illinois Legislature.
Soundbite: Sen. Kimberly Lightford, IL Assoc. of Chiefs of Police President Chief James Black
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| Friday, January 08, 2021 |
RAW AUDIO: House GOP discusses first day of lame duck legislative session. Audio includes Rep. Avery Bourne, Rep. Keith Wheeler and Rep. Tom Demmer.
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Illinois State Police adopts the NAACP's 10 Shared Principals on Police Reform.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces task force on unemployment insurance benefits fraud.
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Weekly Weather Summary (State Climatologist Trent Ford).
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| Thursday, January 07, 2021 |
COVID-19 cases in Illinois now surpass one million.
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