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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS: "Saluting Excellence"

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Illinois K-12 High-Speed Internet Connectivity Rises to 96%

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that 96 percent of K-12 school districts in Illinois can access the internet at speeds of 100 kbps per student, a substantial improvement from 71 percent just three years ago. Median bandwidths also have markedly improved, increasing 2.5 times since 2015.

Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund to pay out more than $164M to 86 new beneficiaries, who saved a collective $5.7M

By LGIS News Service | Oct 10, 2018

In July and August 2018, 86 newly retired school district employees from throughout the state began collecting pensions from the Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS).

Analysis: DePaul University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 40th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 10, 2018

Head coaches of DePaul University women’s teams earn an average of $224,721 annually – the 40th highest average salary in the nation – according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of federal education data.

Replace 'Clown Prince Senator' Durbin, Illinois lawmaker urges

By Karen Kidd | Oct 8, 2018

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is calling on voters to replace Illinois' Senate delegation.

Treasurer candidate Jim Dodge: Pritzker is out of touch with common voters

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2018

Jim Dodge, a Republican running to be state treasurer, sees J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the property tax scandal now dogging his campaign as further evidence that he wouldn’t be right for the job of governor of Illinois.

Jim Dodge: If Democrats win, taxes will go up more

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2018

Jim Dodge argues all you need to do is look around to understand why so many people now appear to be giving up on Illinois.

Lawmakers claim deception with 'no budget, no pay' mailers

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 8, 2018

Several Republican state representatives, along with Deputy Gov. Leslie Munger, spoke at a news conference to discuss mailers sent out by Democratic opponents across the state.

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | Oct 8, 2018

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

Toilet tax break plunges Pritzker into spin mode

By Asia Mayfield | Oct 7, 2018

From insisting he did nothing wrong to deflecting the conversation to talk about veterans, Democratic candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker, recently tried to spin reporters' questions about tax breaks he received after tearing out toilets in a mansion he owns.

ALLEN: Kavanaugh and the Revenge of the Clinton Gang

By Scott Reeder | Oct 7, 2018

Hillary Clinton watchers agree: If she’s cackling, she’s lying.

From West Central Reporter

Senate Special Committee on Housing discusses legislation that would rehabilitate residential property

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Senate Special Committee on Housing held a hearing to discuss Illinois’ rent control ban and increasing the efficiency of scavenger sales to more quickly revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods.

Illinois colleges’ football programs field 3,544 students

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 5, 2018

Robert Morris University Illinois ranked No. 1 for student football participation in the state, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of college sports participation.

As Pritzker scandal deepens, House Republicans introduce bill that would make property tax vacancy fraud a Class 4 felony

By Chandra Lye | Oct 5, 2018

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) recently introduced House Bill 5960, which would define property tax vacancy fraud as a Class 4 felony in the state of Illinois.

News-Gazette endorses Erika Harold for Illinois Attorney General

By Chandra Lye | Oct 5, 2018

The News-Gazette has thrown their support behind Erika Harold in the race for Illinois Attorney General.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: October Proclaimed as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois, as proclaimed by Governor Bruce Rauner, to recognize the vital role that cyber security plays in identifying, protecting its citizens from and responding to cyber threats.

ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Refers Sterigenics to Attorney General for Enforcement

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

Agency Seeks Immediate Injunctive Relief Against Company

ILLINOIS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR EVELYN SANGUINETTI: Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti hosts Filipino American History Month celebration

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti today hosted the State of Illinois Filipino American History Month celebration together with the Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Chicago.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Businesses, workforce leaders gather to advance work-based learning

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

First-ever Governor’s Summit showcases best practices, urges expansion

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER: Partners Mark 75th Street Rail Corridor Improvement Project

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

Project completion expected in 2025