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Here’s why City of Springfield is collecting, but not spending pot sales tax revenue – State Journal-Review (Springfield)

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McCarty said it’s a problem municipal budget directors are facing across the state. He’s alerted the Illinois Municipal League and local elected officials of the problem, which now has the attention of the governor’s office.

Illinois may be in line for nearly $14 billion in federal help for state and local government – Quicktake

January 16, 2021 60 Comments

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday provided some details on his proposed $1.9 billion pandemic relief bill, called The American Rescue Plan. It includes $350 billion for state and local governments.

Day: January 16, 2021

Protesters call for Rep. Mike Bost to resign following vote to object election results – KDSK (St. Louis)

Chicago protest expected as Illinois, US brace for possible unrest leading to Inauguration Day – ABC7 (Chicago)

State Capitols Boarded Up, Fenced Off, Patrolled By Troops – WTTW (Chicago)

Chicago nurse was high during emergency room shift from eating cannabis, watchdog report says – Chicago Tribune*

Here’s why City of Springfield is collecting, but not spending pot sales tax revenue – State Journal-Review (Springfield)

Truancy cases see huge rise in McHenry County school districts, with officials blaming remote learning – Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake)

Still No Resolution For North Chicago Police Pensioners Told To Work As Dispatchers Or Lose Their Benefits – CBS2 (Chicago)

‘Needs to Stop:’ Internet Users Misidentify Retired Chicago Firefighter as Riot Suspect – CBS2 (Chicago)

Illinois may be in line for nearly $14 billion in federal help for state and local government – Quicktake