Senate panel endorses ‘media literacy’ mandate in schools Senate panel endorses ‘media literacy’ mandate in schools Tuesday, May 18, 2021 All high schools in Illinois would be required to offer instruction in how to understand and evaluate news and social media as part of their computer literacy courses under a bill that advanced out of a Senate committee Tuesday.
Regional superintendents look to address Illinois teacher shortage Regional superintendents look to address Illinois teacher shortage Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Following a February survey of school districts that illustrated a persistent teacher shortage in the state, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools has released policy recommendations calling for better benefits and more lenient certification in an effort to reverse the trend.
Lawmakers gear up for ethics debate Lawmakers gear up for ethics debate Monday, May 17, 2021 The Illinois Senate is gearing up for a debate over a package of ethics reforms, possibly as early as this week, but it’s one that Republicans say doesn’t go far enough. Read more
Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order Monday that allows fully vaccinated residents to not wear masks inside and outdoors. Read more
Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday the state will plan to “phase out” its moratorium on pandemic-related evictions by August and launched a new program to provide assistance to renters... Read more
State takes action against academy that serves children with disabilities State takes action against academy that serves children with disabilities Friday, May 14, 2021 Officials from multiple state agencies said Friday that they are cutting ties with a residential school that serves children in state care with mental and developmental disabilities after an... Read more
Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Friday, May 14, 2021 Top officials from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration claimed Thursday that they were misled by leadership at the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs regarding a deadly COVID-19... Read more
State’s revenue picture improves as economy recovers State’s revenue picture improves as economy recovers Thursday, May 13, 2021 Illinois budget officials said Thursday that revenues are flowing into state coffers at a faster pace than previously estimated, meaning lawmakers will have more money to work with as they try to... Read more