Illinois firefighters honored for service in annual ceremony, memorial
The annual ceremony honored dozens of firefighters, including one Chicagoan who died in the line of duty last year.
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Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract
The union representing the more than 300 workers said over 95% of them approved the new contract.
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
The staff union is seeking higher pay from university officials in stagnant negotiations
Mapping Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary win
The foundation of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s larger-than-expected victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate was laid ...
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Illinois lawmakers will look to address cost of living issues, insurance costs and datacenters during the 2026 spring session.
Budzinski urges bipartisan deal to end shutdown, but draws ‘red line’ on health care
Constituents also aired concerns about health care costs at a virtual roundtable.
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
The allegation is part of an ongoing dispute between SOS and Flock Safety.
New report finds project labor agreements lower costs, boost competition in Illinois
A new report analyzing the use of project labor agreements in Illinois is refuting typical criticisms of PLAs while a ...
Rural schools face unique challenges filling positions
Rural Illinois schools face a deepening teacher shortage, relying on retirees, alternative certifications, and fast-track pathways to fill gaps.
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
Illinois schools address a persistent teacher shortage through policy changes, alternative hiring measures, and state funding.
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