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GOP members hope to block new teacher standards
SPRINGFIELD – Republican Illinois state lawmakers are pushing back on proposed new standards for teachers and administrators that are scheduled for a hearing before...
Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD – The election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives marked the beginning of a new era...
On Trump’s final day, HHS launches probe into Illinois abortion law
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation to determine whether Illinois has violated federal law by enacting...
Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue
SPRINGFIELD – The state announced Thursday that it has awarded $31.5 million in grants to 81 community organizations around Illinois to help fund legal...
Education reform bill will head to governor; economic equity bills pass House
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – A bill aimed at improving racial equity throughout the state’s K-12 and higher education system passed both houses...
GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Republicans in the Illinois House said Tuesday that they hope to use legislation, instead of a constitutional amendment,...
