SPRINGFIELD – On the first full day of his second term, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday, Jan. 10, signed a bill banning the sale, distribution and manufacture of high-power assault weapons, .50 …
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By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois
phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
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1/17/23
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SPRINGFIELD–Dozens of county sheriffs in Illinois–approximately “80-ish,” per Illinois Sheriffs’ Association head Jim Kaitschuck–say they’ll refuse to …
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by Hannah Meisel, for Capitol News Illinois
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1/17/23
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GALENA–The Galena Board of Zoning Appeals approved Midwest Medical Center’s request for a special use permit to go over the maximum building size allowed at its under five-minute meeting …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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GALENA–Galena’s oldest insurance agency, McCoy Insurance Services is under new ownership and a slightly different name.
The business changed hands at the turn of the new year when …
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1/17/23
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GALENA–A Scales Mound man died after going under the ice on the Mississippi River backwaters on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Around 4:20 p.m., members of the Galena Volunteer Fire Department received …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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GALENA–It’s time to get lit for LitFest. The Galena Public Library kicks off its annual LitFest this week with An Evening with Casey McQuiston in Conversation with Hollie Smurthwaite, 6-7 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2023-24 …
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1/17/23
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by Murphy Obershaw
mobershaw@galgazette.com
GALENA–A continued push for equality in Illinois is affecting The Workshop.
Advocacy groups are pushing for people with disabilities to all …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/10/23
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Extension is offering a free webinar on swine production as part of the “Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series.” “Getting Started with Swine” is …
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1/10/23
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Midwest Medical Center, NWILED and DUPACO are announcing scholarship opportunities for area students.
Health care scholarships
There are five loan/scholarship programs available …
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1/10/23
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SPRINGFIELD–Jo Daviess County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director, Illinois Department of Revenue.
The property …
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1/10/23
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