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Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day…
Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ramped up his campaign for new housing in Illinois, and he expects…
Illinois GOP aims to keep power plants open, increase charge transparency
(The Center Square) – As closure of coal and natural gas powered energy plants loom, a group of GOP lawmakers…
Inspector: Chicago finance department lacks tools to collect $8.1 billion owed
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s inspector general says the city is owed at least $8.1 billion and lacks the tools…
Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission
(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school…
Ex-Dem Rep. Stoneback can’t sue gun control group, current Rep. Olickal over NRA smears
An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a…
Illinois leaders sweat over tight budget; GOP wants more cuts
(The Center Square) – State legislative leaders from both parties spoke to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce about the broad…
Pritzker: Swipe fee ban works, banking groups, feds push for repeal
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he hopes the federal government does what’s best for consumers and businesses…
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state’s unemployment rate reached 5% in February, up…
Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he would like the General Assembly to move faster on legislation for…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago charter schools CEO charged
(The Center Square) – A federal grand jury has indicted a former Chicago charter school network CEO for allegedly misappropriating…