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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Latest News Stories
Secretary of State dismisses calls for clarity on migrant’s license status
Illinois news in brief: Prosecutors indict felon on pretrial release for fentanyl trafficking; Rockford men charged after child abuse investigation; Cairo bridge to reopen
Casey-Westfield Board Approves 12 Personnel Actions After Closed Session
Casey Annexes 17 Parcels in One Vote, Closing Boundary Cleanup
Trump highlights election integrity threats, accuses China of meddling
Judge calls for SCOTUS ‘benchslaps’ on Second Amendment cases
WATCH: Washington candidates clash over Trump endorsement for House
Congressional candidates debate housing, immigration
ICE Rio Grande Valley agents arrest 228 in single day without incident
$95B price tag of Republican budget resolution questioned
Back from leave, Leavitt touts economy, Trump accounts and border
Med school dean questioned over antisemitism, DEI
