DCFS reports 17% decline in child death cases DCFS reports 17% decline in child death cases Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Child welfare officials in Illinois reported a 17 percent decline in the number of child death cases they investigated during the previous fiscal year, an indicator, they say, of progress in addressing previous shortcomings.
GOP members hope to block new teacher standards GOP members hope to block new teacher standards Monday, February 1, 2021 Supporters of the proposed “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” say they’re merely an attempt to make sure that all educators are trained in ways to reach students across all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. But critics are calling them a form of political indoctrination that seeks to inject partisan, liberal ideology into the classroom.
Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House Friday, January 29, 2021 The election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives marked the beginning of a new era in state politics. Not only is he the first Black... Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: Bill aims to reshape health care delivery Lame Duck Look Back: Bill aims to reshape health care delivery Thursday, January 28, 2021 During the early hours of the morning on one of the last days of the lame duck session, Illinois lawmakers passed a sweeping piece of legislation that seeks to revamp the way hospital services and... Read more
On Trump’s final day, HHS launches probe into Illinois abortion law On Trump’s final day, HHS launches probe into Illinois abortion law Tuesday, January 26, 2021 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation to determine whether Illinois has violated federal law by enacting and enforcing the 2019 Reproductive Health Act... Read more
State school board member criticizes new graduation requirements State school board member criticizes new graduation requirements Friday, January 22, 2021 New high school graduation requirements that were part of an omnibus education bill passed during the lame duck session are drawing criticism from some members of the Illinois State Board of... Read more
Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue Thursday, January 21, 2021 The state announced Thursday that it has awarded $31.5 million in grants to 81 community organizations around Illinois to help fund legal services for low-income residents, youth development,... Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: Education bill to revamp social studies classes Lame Duck Look Back: Education bill to revamp social studies classes Wednesday, January 20, 2021 This story is part of an ongoing “Lame Duck Look Back” series in which Capitol News Illinois is following up on the major bills that passed both chambers of the General Assembly in the... Read more