“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk “No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk Wednesday, June 5, 2024 At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years — during which he was beaten and denied food — for anyone to notice he wasn’t learning.
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling
Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Monday, June 3, 2024 Would-be GOP candidates sued over new law Democrats pushed through legislature Read more
This Coastal State’s Approach to Flooding May Be a Model for Illinois Communities This Coastal State’s Approach to Flooding May Be a Model for Illinois Communities Monday, June 3, 2024 Illinois and New Jersey have a problem in common: Flooding, and its devastation on communities. Here, the Illinois Answers Project examines why New Jersey’s work on this front is seen as a... Read more
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Friday, May 31, 2024 Would-be union claims rights violated under 2022 ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ Read more
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle Friday, May 31, 2024 Illinois Commerce Commission met with condemnation from union Read more
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Friday, May 31, 2024 Lawmakers adjourned their legislative session this week after passing more than 460 bills since January. Here’s a look at a handful of them. Read more
Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules Thursday, May 30, 2024 Lawmakers in Springfield approved a package of legislation reforming certain election-related issues. Read more