State absenteeism change follows lowered academic benchmarks
(The Center Square) - Months after lowering academic proficiency benchmarks, the Illinois State Board of Education has changed its rating system for public school... Read More.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Independents launch campaigns for governor, Congress
(The Center Square) - Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett has filed petitions to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey in November. Corbett... Read More.
Analyst warns Bears megaproject bill could raise taxes
(The Center Square) - A tax policy analyst says he is glad the Cook County Treasurer's Office issued a report on megaprojects legislation, but... Read More.
AI safety regulations advance in Springfield, despite industry concern
(The Center Square) - A push to regulate artificial intelligence products in Illinois has taken a major step toward becoming law. The plan, which... Read More.
Drug-discount program likely to expand in Illinois, despite lax oversight
(The Center Square) - An initiative to expand a federal program that provides drug discounts to hospitals and clinics in Illinois has been met... Read More.
Chicago proposes funding tax rebates with salaries from vacant city jobs
(The Center Square) - Five Chicago aldermen have proposed new property tax rebates to be funded by salaries for vacant city jobs.
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Illinois news in brief: Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops; Military higher education bill goes to governor; Burrito chain closes locations in Chicago area
Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops
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Illinois dual office holding debate intensifies amid Calumet funding, ethics concerns
(The Center Square) - Ethics advocates say Illinois' loose restrictions on dual office holding leave the door open to conflicts of interest and potential... Read More.
Illinois DHS appointment sparks backlash over alleged voter registration mailer practices
(The Center Square) - The appointment of Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero is drawing renewed criticism from Republican lawmakers and voter... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker urges megaprojects support for Bears
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says megaprojects legislation is shaping up in the Illinois Senate.
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