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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Education
9 months ago
Pritzker to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Eight states have policies that ban or limit schoolhouse cellphone use. Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Iowa, Kentucky and Michigan are among the 15 states where bans or other restrictions have been proposed.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after speaking at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
IL State News
9 months ago
Proposal for Illinois’ own DOGE

New caucus will be bipartisan

President Donald Trump pauses after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
IL State News
9 months ago
EEOC seeks to drop six transgender discrimination cases, three in Illinois

The EEOC is seeking to dismiss three cases in Illinois as well as one in Alabama, New York and California. In each instance, the original complaints allege discrimination against transgender or gender nonconforming workers.

IL State News
9 months ago
Governor again promises balanced budget

Streaming live on Capitol City Now and WTAX starting at noon

IL State News
9 months ago
Abraham Lincoln, born 216 years ago, still looks good

Lincoln won’t judge Trump

Crime
9 months ago
GOP reacts to Madigan verdict

Call for stronger ethics legislation

A community member holds a sign calling for a national boycott of Target stores during a news conference outside Target Corporation's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)
Business
9 months ago
Illinois-based corporations among those scaling back on DEI initiatives

McDonald’s and John Deere among major retailers and manufacturers retreating from DEI

IL State News
9 months ago
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts.

Crime
9 months ago
Lack of progress frustrates Massey Commission

Distrust of police prevails

IL State News
9 months ago
Abe’s financial records on display

Former bank is now treasurer’s office

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