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JB Pritzker · Springfield

Pritzker signs legislation limiting use of AI in therapy services

50% Left coverage: 4 sources

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday limiting the use of artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy services.See the Story

Springfield, Illinois · Springfield

Heading to the State Fair? Skip the DMV and Access Vehicle and Driver Services at the Fairgrounds

Coverage: 2 sources

If you're headed to the Illinois State Fair, you'll have an opportunity take care of all your DMV needs amid the festivities.See the Story

Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles

Illinois Launches New Phase of 'Pause To Heal' Campaign on Firearm Restraining Orders

Coverage: 2 sources

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council have launched a new phase of their “Pause to Heal” campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs), also known as “extreme risk laws” or “red flag laws,” which are designed to prevent firearm injuries and deaths.The campaign introduces new public service advertisements (PSAs) that show how family membe…See the Story

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Aug. 5

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Aug. 5.Here is the agenda provided by the commission:1. Call to order Open Session, Introductions, Confidentiality Statement2. Approve Open Session & Executive Session Minutes: May 13, 2025 & June 24, 20253. New BusinessA. Ratifications25-030-9042 25-030-9047 25-030-9052 24-030-902925-030-9043 25-030-9048 25-030-9053 25-030-900825-030-9044 25-03…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Aug. 5

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Aug. 5.Here is the agenda provided by the committee:1. Call to Order and Roll Call2. Old Business3. New Businessa. Mission Moment (June 27, 2025)https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/06/27/4th-victim-found-in-suspicious-austinfire-that-killed-5-year-old-boyb. Presentation from Vincent Sarna on Colton’s Task Forcec. Administrative Updatesi. …Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $314,816 for Q1

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $314,816, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve homeownership through loans provided by banks and mortgage companies.A portion of the loan is guaranteed by the VA, which allows the lender to provide better rates.Several VA housing programs can help eligible i…Illinois · Illinois Read Article

Illinois House GOP calls for reforms, citing agency dysfunction endangering children

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Illinois House GOP has called for comprehensive reforms to protect children in state care, citing dysfunction and mismanagement within the agency responsible for their welfare. This announcement was made via a post on X.According to Capitol News Illinois, the death of 18-year-old Mackenzi Felmlee in a Fairview Heights foster home has intensified scrutiny of Illinois’ child welfare system. This incident is part of a pattern involving fataliti…Republican Party · Illinois Read Article

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology features STEAM events at state fair

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

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Rep. Wilhour: Blue cities that don't prosecute crime welcome 'lawlessness, chaos, chilling absence of decency'

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has expressed concerns over the lack of prosecution in major cities, which he claims has led to lawlessness. He called for stricter punishment following a violent attack. This statement was made on the social media platform X."Society is collapsing," said Blaine Jacob Wilhour, State Representative from Illinois. "This is what happens when blue cities don't prosecute crime—lawlessness, chaos, …Illinois · Illinois Read Article

Chicago man receives eleven-year sentence for robbing taxi and rideshare drivers

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A Chicago man has been sentenced to eleven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a series of armed robberies targeting taxi and rideshare drivers. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Anthony Reed, 28, carried out three robberies over a four-day span in February 2022.Prosecutors stated that on February 4, 2022, Reed stole a tablet and cell phone from a Flash Cab taxi driver. The following day,…Taxis · Chicago Read Article

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met July 31

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met July 31.Here is the agenda provided by the board:I. Call to Order, Roll CallII. Conflict of Interest Declaration and Approval of AgendaIII. Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutesIV. Approval of recorded record destruction 18 months (January 2024) and older.V. Board UpdatesA. General updatesB. Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson for DUR year 2026.…Illinois · Illinois Read Article

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