Bill would remove ‘conscience’ as basis for refusing vaccine
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving certain medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Now Democrats want an exception to allow repercussions against those
Pritzker to visit UK, tout climate-change efforts next week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois mission is headed for the United Kingdom next week to discuss the state’s efforts to neutralize climate change while bolstering economic development. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said Wednesday that the Democrat
Man charged with murder in death of Illinois police officer
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (AP) — A 31-year-old southern Illinois man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a police officer at a gas station. Scott Hyden of Highland was arrested