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SPRINGFIELD – Local elected officials charged with crimes that could harm residents will be temporarily removed from office until their cases are resolved, under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) and approved Feb. 25 by a unanimous vote of the Senate. Senate Bill 3460 gives local governments the tools to protect

SPRINGFIELD – Senate Republicans unveiled a package of education legislation during the week aimed at empowering parents and improving opportunities for students. Bills also advanced during the week to help Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers protect themselves, and to help encourage the purchase of cars made in Illinois. Meanwhile, Illinois goes mask-optional in most places starting Feb.