Federal government releases $21.6 million to Illinois public housing authorities Federal government releases $21.6 million to Illinois public housing authorities Tuesday, August 11, 2020 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $21.6 million in CARES Act funding to 68 public housing authorities, or PHAs, throughout Illinois to help low-income families during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Mayor: ‘We do not need federal troops in Chicago.’ Chicago Mayor: ‘We do not need federal troops in Chicago.’ Monday, August 10, 2020 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she remained opposed to calling the Illinois National Guard into her city after a night of looting and unrest that led to more than 100 arrests.
Equity in Illinois higher education: ‘We are failing our African American students.’ Equity in Illinois higher education: ‘We are failing our African American students.’ Wednesday, August 5, 2020 The Illinois Board of Higher Education is preparing a strategic plan to make higher education in the state more equitable, which will be released for public scrutiny sometime between late December... Read more
Illinois Attorney General files brief against restrictive voting law in Florida Illinois Attorney General files brief against restrictive voting law in Florida Monday, August 3, 2020 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul was co-lead on a court brief filed Monday by a coalition of 20 attorneys general in opposition to a Florida law that makes it more difficult for previously... Read more
Pritzker administration unveils overhaul of juvenile justice system Pritzker administration unveils overhaul of juvenile justice system Friday, July 31, 2020 The state of Illinois plans to begin placing minors in the justice system in smaller, community-based detention centers that focus more on providing intervention services and education. Read more
Census can ‘empower’ Asian-Americans, officials and organizations stress Census can ‘empower’ Asian-Americans, officials and organizations stress Friday, July 31, 2020 Elected officials in Illinois who make up the Asian-American Caucus, along with local community organizations, held Asian-American Census Day on Friday to promote participation in the census among... Read more
Pledge of cooperation eases fears after state, federal leaders clash Pledge of cooperation eases fears after state, federal leaders clash Thursday, July 23, 2020 More than 200 federal agents will head to Chicago this week as state and local officials take a more measured tone of acceptance after railing against a potential federal surge earlier in the week. Read more
State officials offer measured approval of Chicago federal agent surge State officials offer measured approval of Chicago federal agent surge Wednesday, July 22, 2020 State leaders on Wednesday gave tentative support to a Trump administration plan to send more than 200 federal agents to Chicago, although officials said they would also be on guard for any... Read more