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Gov. J.B. Pritzker expresses support for expanded CPS school closing moratorium; House sends bill to...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 month agoDECATUR, Ill. — Putting himself at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board, Gov. J.B....
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘pragmatic progressive’ approach being put to the test
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 months agoShortly after wrapping up an inaugural legislative session in 2019 that included hiking the state’s...
Plan for hybrid elected Chicago school board now in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 3 months agoSPRINGFIELD — Legislation that spells out the inaugural electoral process for Chicago’s school board is in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hands after the Illinois House on Thursday approved a measure ...
Governor Pritzker balances budget proposal, key initiatives with new taxes
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 3 months agoSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address proved he does not want to let the state’s tough fiscal situation stop progress on the cornerstone policies of his second ...
Editorial: With or without CPS/CTU ‘day of action’ in Springfield, there’s no more money for Chicago...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoOn Wednesday, hundreds of Chicago Public Schools teacher will descend on Springfield to lobby...
Democrats lurch toward finish line on budget as House breaks for remainder of holiday weekend
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSPRINGFIELD — The challenges of reaching consensus among the various factions of the big-tent...
2022 in Tribune editorials: Life in Chicago
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Chicago Teachers Union fought with Chicago Public Schools. Ken Griffin fought with Gov. J.B. Pritzker; one was reelected, the other left the state. Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a year of myriad ...
Surprise, unanswered questions after state announces changes at Choate
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPritzker says cultural issues at facility are ‘something that you can’t snap your fingers and fix;’...
Death toll at 32 after tornadoes hit South, Midwest, East; more possible this week. Updates.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. – The death toll rose to 32 and more dangerous weather was forecast for a wide swath of the South and Midwest already in ruins Sunday from a surge of storms that fueled confirmed ...
Person of interest apprehended in July 4 parade attack that killed 6, authorities say
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — A person of interest in the July Fourth parade attack that killed six people...