Pritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage amid data suggesting progress Pritzker signs bills aimed at easing teacher shortage amid data suggesting progress Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Wednesday aimed at easing the state’s shortage of teachers and other education professionals, even as a new report shows Illinois just added a record number of new teachers to its ranks.
Rivian R1T truck named ‘Coolest Thing’ made in Illinois Rivian R1T truck named ‘Coolest Thing’ made in Illinois Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck is 2022’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” That was the result of the third annual Makers Madness bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association which allows Illinoisans to vote for the “coolest” product made in the state.
Highway camera expansion covering 6,600 miles of road in 22 counties awaits Pritzker’s signature Highway camera expansion covering 6,600 miles of road in 22 counties awaits Pritzker’s signature Tuesday, April 26, 2022 A pair of bills on Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk would expand a state roadway camera monitoring program to 21 additional counties while also expanding the number of crimes the cameras can be used... Read more
DCFS director faces 9th contempt charge for improper placements DCFS director faces 9th contempt charge for improper placements Friday, April 22, 2022 A Cook County judge found DCFS Director Marc Smith in contempt on Thursday. It’s the ninth time this year that Smith has faced contempt citations for failing to place children in settings... Read more
Pritzker appoints rejected Prisoner Review Board member to labor board Pritzker appoints rejected Prisoner Review Board member to labor board Friday, April 22, 2022 Former Illinois Prisoner Review Board member Jeffrey Mears, who failed to receive confirmation for that post from the Illinois Senate last month, has been appointed to the Illinois Labor Relations... Read more
Expansion of Medicaid for noncitizens sent to governor Expansion of Medicaid for noncitizens sent to governor Friday, April 22, 2022 A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage to otherwise ineligible noncitizens is now awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval. Read more
Moody’s gives Illinois second credit upgrade within one year Moody’s gives Illinois second credit upgrade within one year Thursday, April 21, 2022 Illinois on Thursday received its second credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service within one year, moving up one notch but remaining in the worst shape of the 50 states. Read more
ANALYSIS: Late-night legislating not unusual in Illinois, but process can be messy ANALYSIS: Late-night legislating not unusual in Illinois, but process can be messy Thursday, April 21, 2022 It was 6 a.m. Saturday, April 9, by the time lawmakers adjourned their regular spring session which had been scheduled to conclude the day prior. For everyone involved, including the press corps,... Read more