Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law that will require life rings to be placed along Lake Michigan in Illinois in an effort to prevent drownings. House Bill 4165, also called the Lake Michigan Rescue Equipment Act, was filed in October by Illinois Rep. Kelly Cassidy. The bill states that the owner of […]
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Lawmakers, ‘Roar for AJ’ group to hold rally in remembrance of AJ Freund at Illinois State Capitol
Several lawmakers and the McHenry County “Roar for AJ” group will attend a rally Thursday at the Illinois State Capitol to bring awareness to child abuse. State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock), State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) will attend the rally, according to a statement. The rally will take place […]
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Proposed bill would require life rings along Lake Michigan in effort to prevent drownings in Illinois
A bill proposed by an Illinois state representative would require that life rings be placed along Lake Michigan in Illinois in an effort to prevent drownings. House Bill 4165, also called the Lake Michigan Rescue Equipment Act, was filed in October by Illinois Rep. Kelly Cassidy. Earlier this month, the bill was assigned to the […]
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Citing ‘violent threats,’ Illinois legislator pulls bill that would require unvaccinated residents to pay for their own medical treatment
An Illinois state representative who proposed a bill that would require residents that choose not to be vaccinated to pay for their own COVID-19 health care expenses has decided not to pursue the bill. State Representative Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, who serves the 57th house district, proposed house bill 4259 in the Illinois General Assembly. Carroll’s […]
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Illinois legislator introduces bill that would require unvaccinated residents to pay for their own COVID-19 treatment
An Illinois state representative proposed a bill that would require residents who choose not to be vaccinated to pay for COVID-19 health care expenses. State Representative Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, who serves the 57th house district, proposed house bill 4259 in the Illinois General Assembly. Carroll’s bill would amend the Illinois Insurance Code and a person […]
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Police investigating sexual misconduct allegations against McHenry County Board chairman Jack Franks
State police executed a search warrant this week at Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s Capitol offices as part of their investigation into sexual misconduct and other allegations against former state rep. and McHenry County Board chairman Jack Franks. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that a search warrant was obtained as “probable cause exists for the crimes […]