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Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D- Glen Ellyn, speaks to a House colleague shortly after making a speech on April 11, 2025, in favor of her bill creating new homeschool oversight in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

9 months ago

Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive

The bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats.

Education

9 months ago

Lawmakers trade shots over home school bill

No vote yet on plan to require parents to notify local districts

Visuals: Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

Local

9 months ago

Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death

Sen. Doris Turner files bills after Sonya Massey shooting drew scrutiny of sheriff’s hiring

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

IL State News

9 months ago

Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids

Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes.

Education

9 months ago

High school “midget” nickname inspires bill

Proposal: No disabilities for sports mascots

Business

9 months ago

Illinois, United Kingdom strengthen trade agreement

Guv. British consul general express pride

IL State News

9 months ago

Governor Pritzker on state budget, Elon Musk campaign spending

Perhaps Trump is wearing out his welcome, says guv

IL State News

9 months ago

IDOT and ISP urge drivers to put the phone down during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

According to IDOT, 260 people were killed and 29,458 injured in crashes involving distracted driving between 2019 and 2023.

Health & Wellness

9 months ago

Parental leave could extend to NICU

Bill easily passes IL House

Local

9 months ago

Weller assumes command of Illinois National Guard medical unit

Weller played a pivotal role in Illinois’ COVID-19 response.

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