Metro areas’ population losses symptomatic of statewide trend Metro areas’ population losses symptomatic of statewide trend Thursday, April 18, 2019 Census numbers released Thursday show that for the first time in seven years, every major metropolitan area in the state saw population decline between July 2017 and July 2018.
Judge: Melrose Park hospital must remain open for now Judge: Melrose Park hospital must remain open for now Wednesday, April 17, 2019 A judge has said Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park must stay open for the near future. A state lawmaker is continuing her push to keep the facility in the western suburb of Chicago open for the long term.
Regulation of personal robots might be in Illinois’ future Regulation of personal robots might be in Illinois’ future Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Futuristic technology could give Illinoisans their own personal robots that follow wherever they go, and carry supplies like groceries. In anticipation of a summer rollout of this technology, the... Read more
Fallen deputy, family honored on House floor Fallen deputy, family honored on House floor Thursday, April 11, 2019 Lawmakers took time out from their session Thursday at the Capitol to honor the service of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed March 7 while police served... Read more
House OKs doubling of fines for drivers who pass stopped school buses House OKs doubling of fines for drivers who pass stopped school buses Thursday, April 11, 2019 Drivers who don’t stop for school buses could see a doubling in ticket fines under a proposed state law that passed the House on Thursday. House Bill 1873, sponsored by GOP Rep. Darren... Read more
Senate OKs slightly different bill to raise minimum salary for teachers Senate OKs slightly different bill to raise minimum salary for teachers Thursday, April 11, 2019 A second bill raising the minimum annual salary for Illinois teachers to $40,000 found legislative success this week. Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), passed on a... Read more
Lawmaker fighting to stop Melrose Park hospital from closing Lawmaker fighting to stop Melrose Park hospital from closing Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker could soon have authority to decide whether Illinois hospitals must stay open. Legislation passed Wednesday in the House on a 69-35 vote that would give the governor that... Read more
Proponents say $40K minimum salary for teachers would help address shortages Proponents say $40K minimum salary for teachers would help address shortages Wednesday, April 10, 2019 More than 60 percent of Illinois public school districts have a starting annual salary for teachers of less than $40,000. That could change as both chambers of the General Assembly consider... Read more