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The Daily Northwestern Apologizes to Students for Reporting News That Triggered Them – Reason
November 11, 2019
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Community groups receive Illinois grant money to spur participation in 2020 census
November 11, 2019
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Comment: Who gets the money and for what? “It’s essentially to throw events, hand outreach materials to encourage people to get out and get counted,” said Shannon Anderson, a program manager at Teens Against Killing Everywhere (TAKE). The East St. Louis-based organization focused on nonviolence programs in the city received a $330,000 grant.
Don’t count on Illinois lawmakers to fix weak ethics laws. Gov. J.B. Pritzker needs to take charge – BGA
November 11, 2019
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Under fire, private equity takes to Illinois’ airwaves to boost image – Center Square
November 11, 2019
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Does Early Release from Prison Threaten Communities? Rapheal Manguel – Video Interview
November 11, 2019
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Lobbying by sitting Illinois lawmakers under scrutiny – Associated Press
November 11, 2019
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Food bank plans $50 million kitchen to feed aging baby boomers – Crain’s
November 11, 2019
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository hopes to make up to 17,000 scratch meals a day for Cook County’s aging population, which is on course to significantly increase over the next decade.
Illinois’ 2003 fee hikes handed Indiana a trucking industry explosion – IL Review
November 11, 2019
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Editorial: As students flee and contract costs rise: Close Chicago’s half-empty schools – Chicago Tribune
November 11, 2019
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“Lightfoot finally agreed to a labor contract that is very generous to the teachers union. Making it affordable, however, won’t be easy. Nor will giving a higher-quality education to students now trapped in dying schools. Closing these half-empty buildings is one way to show she’s serious about both goals.”
East St. Louis firefighter layoffs postponed as unions and city negotiate – BND
November 11, 2019
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Chicago Public Schools offers CTU record contract even as enrollment shrinks by another 6,000 students
November 11, 2019
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CPS says enrollment fell by another 6,000 students in 2019. How can Mayor Lightfoot and CPS grant the CTU what the mayor calls the “most generous contract” in the union’s history when the school district continues to shrink?
Jim Dey | Pension woes dog Pritzker, legislators – News-Gazette
November 11, 2019
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Many people don’t want to hear it, but Illinois’ pension woes — despite record contributions by taxpayers — just keep getting worse.
Editorial: Gov. Pritzker and Springfield politicians undercut a low-income scholarship program. Time to reverse the damage. – Chicago Tribune
November 11, 2019
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“On Tuesday, lawmakers return to Springfield for the final days of their fall veto session. Legislation removing the sunset date of the Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit should be filed and passed. The program deserves more support, not the current uncertainty.”
Illinois businesses boost wages to attract workers as many jobs go unfilled – Center Square
November 11, 2019
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