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Illinois’ child welfare agency failed to produce critical reports after child deaths
Capitol News Illinois By Peter Nickeas, Illinois Answers Project The state agency responsible for keeping Illinois’ most vulnerable children safe…
Billions were pledged, but many Illinois university construction projects stalled
Capitol News Illinois Buildings on Illinois’ college campuses were falling apart when lawmakers approved $2.9 billion for higher education construction…
New report finds project labor agreements lower costs, boost competition in Illinois
Think tank study published as Biden-era executive order on PLAs faces legal challenge By BRIDGET CRAIGMedill Illinois News [email protected] Editor’s…
Durbin, Pritzker put pressure on Republicans to oppose cuts to key programs
Capitol News Illinois TAYLORVILLE — Voters must put pressure on congressional Republicans to oppose any budget bill that makes major…
Pritzker’s community college initiative stalls in House committee
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — One of Gov. JB Pritzker’s top legislative initiatives stalled in the General Assembly this week…
Illinois human trafficking bill focuses cross-agency coordination, victims
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A Senate committee passed a bill this week that would give specialized training on human…
Illinois House panel advances bill to strengthen homeschooling oversight
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on…
Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities
Capitol News Illinois (This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois.) The U.S.…
Cell phone ban legislation clears Senate committee
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication…
Proposal stalls to strengthen law mandating foster kids move placements with luggage, not trash bags
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Four years ago, the General Assembly unanimously approved a law aimed at ending a routine…
Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Chicago police executed a search warrant at the wrong address more than six years ago…
Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this…