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Elgie Sims

Coverage of Elgie Sims in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 31 · 23:28 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 17:26 UTC
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Illinoisplace2Certificate of Innocence Acttopic1$50,000 per yeartopic1juvenilestopic1probation casestopic1retroactive paytopic1Illinois Democratsorganization1prediction marketstopic1cryptocurrencytopic1fantasy sportstopic1digital advertising revenuetopic1social media companiesorganization1Robyn Gabelperson1Chapin Roseperson1Chicago Bearsorganization1Washingtonplace1
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  • CRIMEJul 24 · 17:26 UTCFOX 32 CHICAGO
    $50K per year in prison: Illinois' new exoneration compensation law | The Chicago Report

    Illinois has increased compensation for wrongfully convicted residents to up to $50,000 per year spent in prison under the Certificate of Innocence Act. The law expands eligibility to juveniles and probation cases and addresses retroactive pay for past exonerees. State Senator Elgie Sims discussed the law's adoption and implications.

  • POLITICSMay 31 · 23:28 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Illinois Democrats inch toward $56B state budget that eyes new taxes on prediction markets, crypto

    Illinois Democrats are nearing a $56 billion state budget that includes new taxes on prediction markets, cryptocurrency, fantasy sports, digital advertising revenue, and large social media companies. The plan aims to offset federal funding cuts and increase food assistance without imposing taxes on 'everyday working families,' though progressive Democrats and Republicans have criticized it for insufficient funding and new levies.