New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector Wednesday, April 14, 2021 A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain.
Lawmaker seeks to bring early childhood bachelor's programs to community colleges Lawmaker seeks to bring early childhood bachelor's programs to community colleges Wednesday, April 7, 2021 A bill that would allow community colleges to grant bachelor’s degrees for early childhood education is awaiting consideration before the Senate Higher Education Committee.
DCEO announces $18.2 million in infrastructure grants for 34 rural communities DCEO announces $18.2 million in infrastructure grants for 34 rural communities Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced a total of $18.2 million in grants will be awarded to 34 downstate and rural communities facing threats to health and safety... Read more
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to see an uptick COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to see an uptick Monday, April 5, 2021 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported as of Sunday night, 1,581 COVID-19 patients were in the hospital, an increase of 229 from the previous Sunday. Of those, 358 patients were in... Read more
Union-backed coalition outlines broad new energy plan Union-backed coalition outlines broad new energy plan Monday, March 29, 2021 As the clean energy conversation in Illinois continues, a coalition of lawmakers and labor unions introduced another regulatory overhaul bill that focuses on employing union workers as the state... Read more
Health care reform bill will head to governor Health care reform bill will head to governor Thursday, March 25, 2021 A massive health care reform bill, the fourth and final pillar of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda, passed the state Senate Thursday, the final step before heading to Gov. JB Pritzker... Read more
New report examines attitudes towards education as pandemic continues New report examines attitudes towards education as pandemic continues Wednesday, March 24, 2021 The Illinois Education Association, one of the largest teacher unions in the state, on Tuesday released its third annual state of education report examining attitudes towards public education in... Read more
Clean Energy Jobs Act advances to House floor Clean Energy Jobs Act advances to House floor Tuesday, March 16, 2021 The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee advanced a pair of energy bills that would overhaul the state’s energy industry to the House floor Monday. Read more