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News from May 2021

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13 Chicago firms, including Devbridge, make list of 2021 best workplaces

By Michael Carroll | May 25, 2021

Thirteen Chicago companies earned spots on a list of companies deemed the best workplaces in the nation for employees, according to a 2021 study by the business publication Inc.com.

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U. of I. News: Study examines how pandemic-related changes affect college students’ motivation

By U. of I. News Bureau | May 25, 2021

When the worsening COVID-19 pandemic prompted colleges to shutter their campuses and shift to remote learning in spring 2020, concerns arose that many underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines would be demotivated and drop out in even greater numbers.

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Reform for Illinois' Statement on Republicans' New Ethics Proposals

By Reform for Illinois | May 25, 2021

Republican ethics package offers stronger lobbying, oversight measures Read our statement on SB1350 inside.

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Reform for Illinois Announces Four New Additions to Its Board of Directors

By Reform for Illinois | May 25, 2021

Welcome New Board Members David Orr, Jaylin D. McClinton, Ben Page, and Trish Oberweis We're thrilled to welcome our new board members

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Illinois deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending May 29

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2021

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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What retired Illinois teacher Tammy Gerdes contributed to their retirement with Illinois Department of Correction?

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2021

How much did retired Illinois teacher Tammy Gerdes contribute to retirement savings by the end of their career, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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Paige Ponder nominated to Illinois Community College Board

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2021

Paige Ponder was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois Community College Board on Tuesday, May 18, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met March 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region Met Tuesday, March 2.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel Met May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2021

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel Met Thursday, May 13.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 24

By Prairie State Wire | May 24, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on May 24.

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“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 24

By Prairie State Wire | May 24, 2021

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3318-S3326 on May 24

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Bailey: 'The bill is obscene and fails to align with community standards outside of Chicago'

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2021

Newly elected state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) wants the record to be clear about how he views Senate Bill 818.

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Open book: Illinois Department of Correction teacher Janice Smith’s retirement contributions

By Prairie State Wire | May 24, 2021

How much did retired Illinois teacher Janice Smith contribute to retirement savings by the end of their career, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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More funding for state schools possible, up to '$350 million' under governor's plan

By Karla Florez | May 24, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker favors increasing schools' evidence-based funding for next year’s fiscal year, set to begin July 1.

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Davis urges Pritzker to commit to independent map-making process

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2021

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Decatur) is imploring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to give voters what they want when it comes to redistricting.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council Met Jan. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council Met Friday, Jan. 15.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel Met May 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2021

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel Met Thursday, May 13.

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How much did retired Illinois Education Association teacher Kenneth B. Swanson contribute to retirement savings?

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2021

How much did retired Illinois teacher Kenneth B. Swanson contribute to retirement savings by the end of their career, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol Advisory Committee met March 15

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2021

Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol Advisory Committee met Monday, March 15.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Wednesday, May 19.