Bill would ban cellphones in Illinois classrooms. What’s the policy in your local district?
From “locked” pouches to exceptions for educational purposes, southwestern Illinois schools’ cell phone policies are diverse.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Proposes Illinois 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He outlined priorities for the state of Illinois in ...
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Figure out if there’s a problem before boosting Illinois pensions
Without careful evaluation of whether Illinois’ pensions for newer employees are running afoul of federal rules or what the ...
Gov. Pritzker proposes allowing Illinois community colleges to confer 4-year degrees
The governor said the program would make bachelor's degrees more accessible and higher education more affordable.
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Callous Medicaid cuts by GOP would mean health care doom for millions
Nearly 770,000 Illinois residents could lose their health care coverage if Medicaid is cut, Gov. JB Pritzker has said. Last week, on Feb. 25, U.S. House Republicans voted for a budget resolution ...
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Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs
SPRINGFIELD -- The Trump administration has stopped reimbursing Illinois for a program designed to help farmers and supply fresh food to Illinois food banks. The Illinois Department of ...
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Gov. Pritzker Touts Illinois’ High-Tech Economy and Future at SXSW
AUSTIN - Governor Pritzker joined technology executives and enthusiasts at the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, ...
U.S. reps want Illinois to quit delaying project to block invasive carp from Great Lakes
Illinois last month had delayed signing paperwork with the Army Corps of Engineers, citing “uncertainty” of funding from the Trump administration.