Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances
Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban.
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Illinois’ legislative session concluded without passage of a Native American K-12 school mascot ban.
More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session.
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a reform package meant to save public transit agencies in Chicagoland from facing steep cuts.
A bill explicitly protecting newsrooms against frivolous lawsuits is making its way through the General Assembly
Lawmakers approved limits on AI instruction at community colleges, a school bus seat-belt requirement and new allergen training for food...
Lawmakers recently approved criminal justice reforms and a warehouse safety bill.
Inside Illinois museums’ efforts to repatriate Native American remains.
Native Americans focus on preserving history, improving imagery and correcting historic wrongs with Statehouse advocacy.
Leaders of state universities say tuition and fees have been rising because of funding changes from the state over decades.
Illinois’ K-12 schools with Native American-related mascots, logos and team names could have to change them after a bill banning...
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