Report: Block clubs save tax dollars despite government hurdles
(The Center Square) - An Illinois policy analyst says Chicago block clubs have connected thousands of people to jobs, but city and state government... Read More.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Five dead, two hurt in East St. Louis shooting
(The Center Square) - Illinois State Police say two teens have been arrested in connection with a targeted mass shooting that left five members... Read More.
School reviews paraprofessional’s social media post about Trump
(The Center Square) - A Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 paraprofessional is facing criticism after a social media post referencing President Donald... Read More.
Board releases guidance for use of AI in Illinois classrooms
(The Center Square) - In the wake of new state laws regulating artificial intelligence, the Illinois State Board of Education released new guidance on... Read More.
Special investigation petition filed in Springfield after rep’s indictment
(The Center Square) - The Illinois House will convene a special investigative committee after 11 House Republicans filed paper work Friday.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Carbondale store owner sentenced for SNAP fraud
(The Center Square) - A Carbondale store owner has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after he admitted to fraudulently acquiring Supplemental... Read More.
Flooding, weather events impact farmers, taxpayers
(The Center Square) - Federal and state government agencies have announced assistance plans for farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding, but some producers... Read More.
John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair settlement
(The Center Square) - Deere and Co. agreed to provide farmers and independent repair shops access to the same equipment repair resources and software... Read More.
Public pushback to Flock cameras spark variety of government responses
(The Center Square) - Across the country, opposition to license plate cameras created by Flock Safety is mounting. Major cities and small communities alike... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: ICE asks Pritzker not to release accused kidnapper
(The Center Square) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Illinois officials to not release... Read More.
