Illinois governor to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools. Martin Torres is the Democrat's deputy governor for education.
Butter-themed and blackout license plates? Tony Evers pitches the idea in state budget.
Wisconsin has about 60 specialty license plates, including a green-and-gold Green Bay Packers design, that usually cost $15 a ...
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission that would make recommendations to redraw the ...
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Central Illinois schools work to teach Black history year- round
As Black History Month is drawing close to an end, Central Illinois schools have been working all month to incorporate Black ...
Illinois bill would create state’s own DOGE to eliminate wasteful spending
Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has introduced legislation that would create an Illinois Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to review and audit the ...
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How the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a surprisingly bright, complex and element-filled early universe – podcast
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and ...
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It’s Time for the Democrats to Throw Off the Dead Hand of Clintonism
More than 20 years after Bill Clinton left office, Democrats remain in the grips of his New Democrat politics. That’s a ...
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Trump's Catholic Cabinet: How will their faith shape their work?
More than a third of Trump's Cabinet nominees are Catholic. Three — Sean Duffy, Marco Rubio and John Ratcliffe — have already ...
Khen Shish’s ‘Feast for the Eyes’ brings vibrant color to Beersheba
That may be a fact of life, but Shish’s gushing passion and fervor, in her art and personality, do one a power of good. Her ...
Daywatch: Invasive carp project delayed
Anticipating a lack of federal funding under the new presidential administration, Illinois has postponed construction in a ...
Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s Bill,’ aimed at getting guns away from alleged domestic abusers
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns from alleged abusers who are subject to orders ...
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'Legacy of resilience': Leadership insights for Black History Month
Discover how Black heritage has shaped the leadership and approach to healthcare of eight hospital and health system leaders in honor of Black History Month.