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Illinois Rifle Association's Pearson says HB4150 is 'designed to destroy the firearms industry’

By Rock Island Today Reports | 4 years ago

The head of the Illinois State Rifle Association is pushing back against a bill that would allow civil penalties for those who handled weapons later used in a violent crime.

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Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Rock Island Today Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

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Illinois receives failing grade for budgeting from Truth in Accounting

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois received an 'F' from a nonpartisan accounting organization that measures state transparency and reliability in accounting practices

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Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

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Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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IHDA: Pritzker Administration Awards $11 million in Home Rehabilitation Grants

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

The Single Family Rehabilitation Program Provides Grants to Low-Income Homeowners to Make Necessary Repairs

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Steven Snodgrass earns seven percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Snodgrass earned $63,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State.

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Steven Snodgrass earns seven percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Snodgrass earned $63,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State.

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Steven Snodgrass earns seven percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Snodgrass earned $63,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State.

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Steven Szymanski earns one percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Szymanski earned $117,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Steven Szymanski earns one percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Szymanski earned $117,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Steven Szymanski earns one percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Szymanski earned $117,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Steven Sulfridge earns five percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Sulfridge earned $87,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police.

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Steven Sulfridge earns five percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Sulfridge earned $87,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police.

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Steven Sulfridge earns five percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2020

Steven Sulfridge earned $87,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police.

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Illinois Health Department refutes complaints about its COVID-19 data

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

A visit to the department's website on April 13, however, failed to yield data on deaths by zip code

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Illinois officials report 528 coronavirus deaths, with 16,422 confirmed cases

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois numbered 16,422 as of April 9, with the total number of deaths linked to the virus reaching 528, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Illinois has enough ventilators for COVID-19 patients, according to state's data

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets the 4,000 ventilators he's requested, Illinois could end up with 2,280 more ventilators than it needs under worst-case scenario projections for the coronavirus crisis in Illinois, according to an analysis of recently released data from the state.

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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Jami Hall Webster earns 45 percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 15, 2020

Jami Hall Webster earned $140,100 during 2019, a 45 percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a technical advisor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.