/tags/katie-stuart Katie Stuart en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:35:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-18/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-finalizes-report-wants-tornado-shelters-required “You have to get the foundation laid and then go from there,” said Lynn Cope, whose 29-year-old son, Clayton, was killed by an Edwardsville tornado in December 2021. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:35:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-18/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-finalizes-report-wants-tornado-shelters-required Will Bauer /education/2024-10-11/21-5-million-career-tech-ed-building-collinsville-illinois The 46,000-square-foot facility will be an expansion of the Collinsville Area Vocational Center, which was opened in 1971 and currently provides students from 10 area high schools with dual-credit career training and skill development. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-10-11/21-5-million-career-tech-ed-building-collinsville-illinois Kelly Smits /government-politics-issues/2024-09-26/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-public-input-edwardsville-tornado Formed after the 2021 tornado that killed six Amazon employees in Edwardsville, the task force is required to submit the report to the Illinois General Assembly by Jan. 1, 2025. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-26/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-public-input-edwardsville-tornado Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2024-04-22/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-tout-health-insurance-reform-belleville-hospital The Healthcare Protection Act passed the Illinois House last week. Now, it's headed to the Senate. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers say the legislation will put power in the hands of patients and their doctors. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:53:08 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-22/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-tout-health-insurance-reform-belleville-hospital Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-02-21/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-outlines-budget-priorities-in-annual-address Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed investments would support the creation of a child tax credit, overhaul of the state's pension system, and fund programs for asylum-seekers arriving in Chicago. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:01:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-21/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-outlines-budget-priorities-in-annual-address Tina Sfondeles, Mitchell Armentrout, Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-06-02/split-by-party-lines-metro-east-state-lawmakers-praise-or-pan-legislative-session The Illinois Legislature wrapped its 2023 spring session last week. Metro East Republicans say the state's budget promoted poor priorities, while local Democrats praised the session as highly successful. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:36:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-02/split-by-party-lines-metro-east-state-lawmakers-praise-or-pan-legislative-session Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-03-24/bill-sponsored-by-metro-east-dem-allowing-all-gender-bathrooms-passes-illinois-house Recently, Stuart had to cancel a “constituent coffee” event in Collinsville because of threats related to this bill. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:48:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-24/bill-sponsored-by-metro-east-dem-allowing-all-gender-bathrooms-passes-illinois-house Peter Hancock /government-politics-issues/2023-02-24/edwardsville-democrat-threatened-over-gender-neutral-bathroom-bill-cancels-event The proposed bill would establish privacy and safety standards for bathrooms without a posted gender. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:23:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-24/edwardsville-democrat-threatened-over-gender-neutral-bathroom-bill-cancels-event Mike Koziatek /government-politics-issues/2023-02-17/metro-east-lawmakers-praise-initiative-to-open-independent-grocers-in-food-deserts As part of his $49.6 billion budget proposal, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker earmarked $20 million toward helping independent grocers open in food deserts across the state. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:42:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-02-17/metro-east-lawmakers-praise-initiative-to-open-independent-grocers-in-food-deserts Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/illinois-task-force-to-study-warehouse-safety-after-edwardsville-tornado In response to the collapse of the Amazon warehouse that killed six employees during a December 2021 tornado, Illinois lawmakers hope to recommend increased safety measures by 2025. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-01-31/illinois-task-force-to-study-warehouse-safety-after-edwardsville-tornado Will Bauer