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Illinois Schools Spent Big On Substitutes And ‘Paraprofessionals’ In Absence Of Teachers Last Year
The COVID-19 pandemic threw many districts’ educational plans into tailspins.
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Illinois Ranks As Second Most Corrupt State: Study
Illinois has just ranked as the second most corrupt state in a University of Illinois at Chicago report.
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Virtual Illinois House Hearings Begin Monday As Minority Republicans Worry About Fairness
The Illinois House was slated to begin virtual hearings Monday.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For March 1, 2021
Lawmakers introduce bills to prevent outbreaks at state-run facilities.
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Illinois Providing Loans To Communities With Skyrocketing Gas Bills
Communities dealing with staggering natural gas bills are getting temporary help from the state.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Feb. 26, 2021
Illinois experienced increased initial unemployment claims last week as compared to the week before.
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UIC Report Finds Illinois Ranks As Second Most Corrupt State
UIC researchers found that since 1976, Illinois had more corruption convictions per-capita than every other state except Louisiana.
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Exelon To Split Nuclear Plants And Utilities Into Two Corporations
The utilities serve more than 10 million customers.
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Pritzker Touts Newly Enacted Justice Reform Laws
House Bill 3653, meant to reshape criminal justice and policing in Illinois, was passed last month.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Feb. 24, 2021
Madigan's replacement resigns days after being selected, plus more news from Springfield.
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New Scam: Texts Offering Illinoisans Real ID Upgrades
Secretary of State Jesse White is warning against text messages falsely offering updates to Illinois driver's licenses.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Monday, Feb. 22, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs police reform bill today, plus more news from Springfield.
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Amid Persistent Backlogs, Some Want To Tighten Up Illinois’ FOID Card While Others Want It Repealed
ISP Director Brendan Kelly said they need authority from state legislature to “untangle and integrate'' Illinois gun owner licensing laws.
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New Legislation Would Loosen Restrictions On Craft Breweries In Illinois
In 2019, Illinois craft breweries contributed over $3 billion in economic impact and supported more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Feb. 19, 2021
Madigan will likely choose his replacement, plus more news from Springfield.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Feb. 17, 2021
New Census delays could put Illinois’ primary date in question, plus more news from Springfield.
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Despite Less Traffic, Thousands Cited For Breaking Move Over Law
A new report said state policy should better protect first responders and travelers who have parked off the side of the roadway.
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Study Ranks Northern Illinois City As Best In State For New Homebuyers
Rockford has been ranked as the top city in Illinois by Insurify.
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Illinois Committee Could Take Up Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards Wednesday
There could be a motion tomorrow to block what ISBE calls “culturally responsive” teaching standards.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Feb. 16, 2021
Illinois digs out after snow storm, plus more news from Springfield.
