| News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for Sunday June 23, 2024 ( 2 items ) |
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Ill. Senate Democrats: Belt Applauds Plan to Buy Out Flood-Damaged Properties
EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois, June 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
With the support of State Senator Christopher Belt, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will provide nearly $2.6 million to the City of East St. Louis to buy out 39 properties that have experienced repeated flooding and flood damage.
"Flooding has been a persistent and devastating issue for many families in East St. Louis," said Belt (D-Swansea). "The support of IDNR will provide a lifeline f
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Ill. State Rep. Hirschauer: Supreme Court Ruling Signals Illinois Can Act to Get Guns Away From Abusers
BATAVIA, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats posted the following statement on June 21, 2024, from State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia:
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State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement Friday after the Supreme Court sided overwhelmingly with gun safety advocates and survivors of domestic violence by upholding federal protections preventing abusers from possessing firearms:
"The United States Supreme Court spoke clearly and forcefully in favor commo
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