EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: Teacher shortages seen statewide not as severe in suburban Cook schools EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: Teacher shortages seen statewide not as severe in suburban Cook schools Sunday, February 28, 2021 A shortage of teachers in Illinois public schools isn’t quite as severe in the suburban Cook County districts that participated in a new study from a regional superintendents group.
CapitolCast: Illinois' Teacher Shortage CapitolCast: Illinois' Teacher Shortage Friday, February 26, 2021 A new survey of Illinois school districts shows a large and persistent teacher shortage that is getting worse in many parts of the state. The Capitol News Illinois team takes a close look at the numbers statewide and in some particular regions.
Former Illinois lawmakers face federal charges Former Illinois lawmakers face federal charges Friday, February 26, 2021 One former member of the Illinois General Assembly was indicted, along with his two sons, on charges of tax evasion this week, while a second former lawmaker pleaded not guilty in a separate case... Read more
UPDATED: Officials announce federal vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center UPDATED: Officials announce federal vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center Friday, February 26, 2021 State and federal officials on Friday announced a new federal mass COVID-19 vaccination site will be opening March 10 in the United Center in Chicago. Read more
State announces Phase 1B expansion but appointments still limited State announces Phase 1B expansion but appointments still limited Thursday, February 25, 2021 Illinois Residents 16 and older with underlying conditions are now able to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in the state’s latest expansion of vaccination Phase 1B. Read more
First Latina appointed to represent Madigan’s Chicago district First Latina appointed to represent Madigan’s Chicago district Thursday, February 25, 2021 Former Speaker Michael Madigan chose a second replacement to fill the House seat he vacated last week after he publicly urged his first appointee to step down for “alleged questionable... Read more
Pritzker expecting to hit 100,000 daily vaccines in mid-March Pritzker expecting to hit 100,000 daily vaccines in mid-March Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday the state expects to be receiving up to 100,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine daily by mid-March, up from the approximately 60,000 it is currently receiving on... Read more
Hemp production drops slightly in 2020 Hemp production drops slightly in 2020 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Industrial hemp production declined slightly in 2020, the second year of legalized production in Illinois. Read more