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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 19, 2021
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is promoting the COVID-19 booster shot for the state’s aging population.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 18, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield this week for the fall veto session.
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With COVID-19 Vaccine For Children On Horizon, Questions Remain About School Requirements
"If this works out and everything goes well, parents will feel better about sending their kids back to school and keeping them there."
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Officials Address Nursing Home Payment Model, Staffing Shortages
The pandemic highlighted the dangers in overcrowded and understaffed nursing homes in Illinois, and a state agency is calling for reform.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 14, 2021
Three Illinois cities placed in the top 100 for the country’s best places to live.
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COVID-19 Concerns Mean Another Tough Winter For Restaurants
Nearly 20 percent of people surveyed by the National Restaurant Association say they no longer eat out due to the spread of COVID-19.
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State Board Of Education Gets Input On Public Education Funding
ISBE officials are holding a series of hearings to gather input on fiscal year 2023 state funding for public education.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 13, 2021
Vaccine mandate for Chicago Police takes effect Friday, plus more news from Springfield.
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New Measure Allows Some To Have Court Fees Waived
A pilot program in Cook County over the next two years is designed to help people pay fees in traffic court.
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Illinois Lawmakers Call For Hearings On High Heating Bills
Natural gas prices are skyrocketing due to out-of-control utility spending, according to The Citizens Utility Board.
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First Hearing For Illinois' Congressional Maps Lasts 24 Minutes
The second hearing on congressional maps is Oct. 12 in Joliet.
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Data Platform Names Best Public High School In Illinois
A Chicago magnet school with an enrollment of 1,200 students earned top honors.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 12, 2021
Illinois restaurants are facing a second winter with COVID-19 complications.
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State Board Of Education Gets Input On Public Education Funding
ISBE officials are holding a series of hearings to gather input on fiscal year 2023 state funding for public education.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Oct. 8, 2021
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is heralding COVID-19 vaccine agreements with the Illinois Nurses Association and the Federation of Public Employees.
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Bus Driver Shortage Has Some Rethinking How To Get Kids To School
Teachers and administrators in some areas are getting behind the wheel to ensure students get to school safely.
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Pritzker Signs Sexting Education Bill Into Law
The legislation implements a course on sexting for schools that have existing sex education classes for grades six-12.
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Illinois' Eviction Moratorium Is Over: What's Next?
According to a U.S. Census Bureau survey, more than 60,000 Illinoisans said they are likely to face eviction in the next two months.
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Trampoline Parks Now Subject To Inspection, Background Checks
The Illinois Department of Labor said the potential for injury has increased.
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Manufacturers Look For Qualified Employees As Industry Touts Careers, Pay
"The biggest challenge right now is finding qualified workers," according to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
