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Education

7 months ago

Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report.

IL State News

7 months ago

Lawmakers show off New Salem’s deterioration

McClure, Rosenthal seek $19M to fix up decrepit buildings “where Lincoln walked”

IL State News

7 months ago

Illinois bobcat season ends: Hunters and trappers take 649 statewide

IDNR issued 2,000 permits out of 9,200 applicants in this year’s lottery.

Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, talks about her fentanyl-related legislation at a news conference in the Capitol on Thursday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)

IL State News

7 months ago

Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanyl

The bills have attracted bipartisan support.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

IL State News

7 months ago

Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

IL State News

7 months ago

GOP optimistic about redistricting lawsuit

Illinois Republicans want to end gerrymandering once and for all

IL State News

7 months ago

State flag survey: None of the above

Almost half in poll say keep the existing flag

Education

7 months ago

State cell phone ban

Guv’s State of the State idea

Local

7 months ago

Powerball ticket purchased in Clinton worth $150K

The winner matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing.

Health & Wellness

7 months ago

Lawmakers, advocates fear federal cuts to Medicaid

Davidsmeyer: Grandstand

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