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Pritzker activates National Guard as FBI warns of state capitol protests

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50 U.S. state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
By Jerry Nowicki Jan 17, 2021 6:39 PM
SIU researchers identify new COVID-19 variant

A team led by a researcher at SIU Carbondale has discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 virus that is specific to and dominant in the United States, adding to the growing list of mutations discovered around the world.
By Tim Crosby Jan 15, 2021 2:13 PM
Petition to expel Bost from Congress has 2,100-plus signatures

As of Thursday, more than 2,100 people have signed their names to a petition asking House leadership to expel Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro, but the effort is likely to have little effect on his future.
By Geoff Ritter Jan 15, 2021 2:10 PM
Chicago congressman will introduce censure of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller

A Chicago congresswoman told a Chicago TV station that she will introduce a measure in the U.S. House to censure U.S. Rep. Mary Miller for her "Hitler" comments of last week.
Harrisburg Register staff report Jan 15, 2021 1:47 PM
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County announces local vaccine availability

COVID-19 vaccinations for those qualifying for Phase 1A and 1B of the campaign begin today in Williamson and Franklin Counties, according to the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department.
BY HOLLY KEE Jan 15, 2021 12:21 PM
Petition to expel Bost from Congress has 2,000-plus signatures

As of Tuesday, more than 2,000 people have signed their names to a petition asking House leadership to expel Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro - a maneuver that has no legal weight and is extremely unlikely to succeed..
By Geoff Ritter Jan 13, 2021 12:09 PM
Illinois House debates massive police reform omnibus

The Illinois House of Representatives continued to debate a massive criminal justice omnibus bill Sunday that would transform policing practices in the state.
By Raymon Troncoso Jan 11, 2021 8:57 PM
Madigan suspends campaign to remain Speaker; but says, 'This is not a withdrawal'

House Speaker Michael Madigan has announced Monday he will suspend his campaign for House Speaker of the 102nd General Assembly, but his statement also made it clear he was not withdrawing from the race.
By Jerry Nowicki Jan 11, 2021 1:07 PM
Woman in custody after unsubstantiated threat to ISP headquarters in Du Quoin

A woman who inferred an explosive device might be present was taken into custody Wednesday evening at Illinois State Police headquarters in Du Quoin.
Du Quoin Call staff report Jan 8, 2021 2:19 PM
Sen. Durbin urges rural EMS agencies to apply for grant funds

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin today announced the start of the grant application process for a federal grant program that supports rural fire and emergency medical services.
Submitted by Joe LaPaille Jan 8, 2021 2:16 PM

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