Annual IEA ‘State of Education’ offers illuminating insights concerning public opinion
An annual survey measuring how Illinoisans view public education finds many residents think the state should improve pay, benefits, and pensions for teachers in an effort to keep them in the profession and reverse teacher shortages. This
Schoonover: Mendoza pushes for law requiring greater deposits in ‘rainy day’ fund
This insightful and informative selection is brought to you through WMAY with and by the wonderful work, determination, and generosity of Capitol News Illinois. Highest-ever balance slated to exceed $1.9 billion by end of fiscal year By
Buildings that Horace Mann wants to demolish could maybe be rehabbed with help from federal tax credits
A consultant who worked on the expanded boundaries for the downtown Springfield historic district says two buildings that are facing possible demolition could be eligible for federal tax credits that could help underwrite the cost of rehabbing
Congresswoman Mary Miller opposes federal certification of the Equal Rights Amendment
A local congresswoman is taking a stand against federal certification of the Equal Rights Amendment. After Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul called on Congress to accept ratification and add the amendment barring sex discrimination to the U.S.
U of I Flash Index increased in February despite economic mixed bag
The University of Illinois Flash Index increased in February from 103.1 to 103.4. Any reading over 100 signifies growth, but lower numbers indicate a slower rate of growth. U of I economists say the uptick reflects continued
Governor JB Pritzker stands by Illinois COVID-19 policy nearly three years later
Governor JB Pritzker says it’s easy to second-guess, but he still stands behind the decisions he made and the restrictions he implemented at the start of the pandemic. It’s now almost three years since the spread of
Sangamon County Judge Lawless confirmed in U.S. Senate as federal judge
A Sangamon County judge has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for a slot on the federal bench. Judge Colleen Lawless will serve as a district court judge for the Central District of Illinois, replacing Sue Myerscough,
Illinois’ gun ban addresses ‘episodic massacres,’ state argues in defense of law
(The Center Square) – In its response to plaintiffs’ groups suing to block Illinois’ gun ban and registry, the state argues the law is constitutional and restricts dangerous weapons. Illinois banned the sale of certain semi-automatic guns
Central Illinois residents speak out against proposed CO2 pipeline
(The Center Square) – A proposed 1,300-mile pipeline to carry concentrated carbon dioxide that would run through 13 Illinois counties is being met with pushback from residents of central Illinois. The Texas pipeline company Navigator has proposed
Illinois quick hits: Suspected killer previously fled police; U.S. Attorney resigning March 11; group plans full-page ad about rate hike
Suspected killer previously fled police A Chicago alderman says he is outraged that the suspect in Wednesday’s police killing wasn’t behind bars. 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez said the 18-year-old man in custody is a known gang-banger