Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker pushes for E15
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking leaders of the U.S. House on Environment and Public Works Committee and the U.S. Senate Energy and Commerce Committee to pass legislation permanently allowing the sale of E15 gasoline.
In a letter dated April 2, Pritzker blamed mounting pressure on the agriculture economy on federal policy decisions.
The governor cited what he called “ the devastating effects of tariffs to the manufactured war with Iran.”
DOJ ANNOUNCES MUSEUM SETTLEMENT
The Department of Justice says it has reached a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act with the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois.
The DOJ says Atlanta Betterment Fund, which owns and operates the museum, agreed to resolve an ADA complaint by making 24 improvements to its building and facilities.
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY FOR DU QOIN HEADLINERS
Tickets are set to go on sale Friday for performances by Kameron Marlowe and Ashley Cooke at Du Quoin State Fair.
The country stars are scheduled as co-headliners on Sunday, August 30. Ticket prices range from $30 to $40. The Du Quoin State Fair runs from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
Latest News Stories
Vought testifies before lawmakers on Trump’s $2.1T budget request
SNAP eligibility changes spark debate on gap for impacted recipients
Trump puts spotlight on China, Iran’s top oil consumer
Lawmakers, auditors offer fraud prevention solutions
Illinois unions seek to kill Waymo-friendly bill in Springfield
Will County Animal Protection Services Advises Against Multi-Campus Shelter Model
Executive Committee Advances $15,000 Strategic Plan Initiative
Rich States Poor States: Tax policy largely determines states’ economic competitiveness
P&Z Commission Overrides Staff Denials, Rescuing Special Use Permits for Joliet Wedding Venue and Romeoville Barge Terminal
Will County P&Z Commission Grants Extensions for Joliet Township Solar Farm Ground Cover
P&Z Approves Lockport Bounce House Business Expansion
78 pro-life orgs ask DOJ to stop undermining state laws by favoring aborting drug industry