Illinois Prisoner Review Board denies early release for Sean Grayson
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board voted unanimously Friday to deny Grayson’s application for compassionate release.
Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
Illinois asserts state authority in battle over control of federal elections.
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
Policy seeks to remove distractions during class and focus students’ attention on learning.
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation...
Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
Despite claims, Illinois says its voter rolls are accurate and up to date.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Prosecutors allege corruption scheme but supporters see possible racial motivation.
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI
Education officials navigate complex issues brought on by emerging technology.
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Illinois school finance data shows some improvement on spending equity; tax inequities persist.
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
The letter, dated Tuesday, July 7, was addressed to ISBE Executive Director Bernadette Matthews.
New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations
New agency takes charge of childcare licensing, preschools and early interventions, among other programs.
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