Bill would end restraint and isolation of students Bill would end restraint and isolation of students Wednesday, March 3, 2021 A House committee agreed Wednesday to continue working on a bill that aims to end the use of physical restraints and isolation as a way of controlling misbehaving students in public school classrooms.
EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: Teacher shortage worsening for most Illinois districts, survey shows EDUCATOR SHORTAGES IN ILLINOIS: Teacher shortage worsening for most Illinois districts, survey shows Sunday, February 28, 2021 A new survey of Illinois school districts shows most are continuing to have trouble filling open teaching positions with qualified teachers and even more are having difficulty hiring substitute teachers.
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... 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
Madigan resigns as state Democratic Party chairman Madigan resigns as state Democratic Party chairman Monday, February 22, 2021 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Monday that he is resigning as chairman of the state Democratic Party, a post he has held since 1998. Read more
CapitolCast: Pandemic budget and Madigan resignation CapitolCast: Pandemic budget and Madigan resignation Friday, February 19, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his third budget address since taking office and longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigned from the General Assembly. The Capitol News Illinois team... Read more
Restaurants, hotels call for reopening plan Restaurants, hotels call for reopening plan Thursday, February 18, 2021 Officials from the hotel, restaurant and convention industries told a state Senate panel Thursday that they need a clear plan for how they will be allowed to reopen as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes,... Read more
Panel approves ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards Panel approves ‘culturally responsive’ teaching standards Wednesday, February 17, 2021 A legislative panel on Wednesday allowed the Illinois State Board of Education to move forward with new rules that call on colleges and universities in the state to change the way prospective... Read more