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Prisoner Review Board sued for negligence a year after released prisoner killed Chicago boy
Capitol News Illinois The family of an 11-year-old Chicago boy murdered last year by his mother’s ex-boyfriend the day after…
Lawmakers mull betting on internet gambling while existing industry warns it’ll fold
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down Illinois casinos, video gambling terminals,…
Feds pull grant funding from Illinois fair housing orgs that investigate discrimination
Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — John Petruszak opened his email Feb. 27 to find a message he called “shocking”: the…
Illinois department streamlines online licensing system
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation updated lawmakers Wednesday on its new online…
In remarks to teachers union, Pritzker lashes out at Trump’s education cuts
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over…
Democratic lawmaker grows concerned with use of AI in health care
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are growing concerned with the use of artificial intelligence in health care. Rep.…
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — When Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pearce saw a white pickup spotted outside a motorcycle…
‘Right to Play’ bill that would affect high school athletes advances in House
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would give high school student athletes the…
Partisan politics infiltrating non-partisan local Illinois elections
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — It’s been just four months since the last election concluded, but another election is on…
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety…
Rural schools face unique challenges filling positions
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – When Gretchen Weiss applied for a teaching position at Macomb Middle School in west-central Illinois…
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Increased pay for educators, better school conditions, mentoring and mental health support are key factors…