Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
The bill received strong bipartisan support in the Senate.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding
Johnson and other mayors said local governments need a greater share of the state income tax revenue
DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge suspected noncitizens, documents suggest
Newly unearthed emails shed more light on the federal government’s intended purpose of voter data lawsuits, according to new filings.
May Day protests across Illinois link labor, immigration rights and anti-war calls
Over 50 rallies across the state drew tens of thousands of protesters to bring attention to local issues.
Trump DOJ investigating ‘gender ideology’ in 3 dozen Illinois school districts
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced an investigation into 36 public school districts in Illinois "to determine whether...
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Changes in federal social programs could threaten school funding in low-income areas.
‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Lorence says her daughter would have hated having her name associated with the campaign.
Pritzker’s affordable housing plan gets Senate hearing as municipalities remain opposed
The measures are aimed at spurring homebuilding, but municipal leaders are opposed.
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Developed in a public-private partnership, the sites seek to share work, training and volunteer opportunities for SNAP recipients.
Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
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