Local Government
Illinois House Considering Bill Banning Cellphones in School
In its most recent version, the bill would require elementary and middle schools to implement a bell-to-bell ban, while high schools could allow students to use their cellphones during breaks and lunch.
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Recent Poll Shows Bi-Partisan Support of Power Act
The proposed Power Act would require data centers to be more accountable for their energy and water use, limit so-called backroom deals, and ensure facilities supply their own clean energy.
5h ago
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State Senator McClure Says Downstate Voters Can Have Impact in November Election
State Senator Steve McClure says focusing on policies instead of personalities will be key for Republicans to be successful in November's election.
Apr 13, 2026
House Passes Bill to Ban Junk Fees
For the second time in three years, the Illinois House voted to ban hidden "junk fees" that are often added to the total cost of ticketed events, hotel rooms and other goods and services
Apr 13, 2026
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Illinois House Passes Bill Creating Grant Fund to Help Uninsured and Underinsured with Abortion Care
The bill would utilize an under-used provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurance plans that offer coverage for abortions in instances that go beyond rape, incest and the life of the mother to collect at least $1 a month from enrollees to cover the cost of abortion claims.
Apr 13, 2026
Bill Requiring Stores to Accept Cash Passes Illinois House
The bill requires any store with a physical location that employs someone to accept in-person transactions to accept cash for transactions under $500.
Apr 13, 2026
Sangamon County Democrats Taking Applications to Replace Ayers
The opening must be filled by a Democrat, the same party as Ayers, according to state law
Apr 09, 2026
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Sangamon County Mental Health Board Taking Applications for Board Members
Residents with experience in healthcare, mental health services, social services, finance, education and public safety are encouraged to apply
Apr 08, 2026
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Sangamon County Board Approves Conditional Zoning Permit for CyrusOne Data Center
The board voted 17-10 on Tuesday to approve the conditional use for CyrusOne in the project's latest step.
Apr 08, 2026
Alderman Williams Wants City Council to Have More Say in Capital Area Tourism Authority
Ward 3 Alderman Roy Williams Junior urged the Springfield City Council to assert its presence in developing state legislation to revitalize Springfield's downtown
Apr 08, 2026










