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Morrison: 'Certain executive orders have really hurt professionals who object to what's happening in our schools'

By Karen Kidd | Jan 31, 2022

Legislation addressing the state's ongoing teacher shortage, now scheduled for action on the House floor, needs to address mandates by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a suburban Chicago representative said.

Morrison: Illinois' pension debt crisis can't be resolved 'without inflicting real pain'

By Karen Kidd | Dec 3, 2021

Resolving Illinois' still-growing pension debt crisis, at this point, can't happen without real pain, and it's "way past time" politicians were honest about that, a state House representative from Cook County said during a recent interview.

'Get work done': Modern workspace company Enclave to open new location in Arlington Heights

By Karen Kidd | Nov 14, 2021

Enclave, a private flexible workspace and social club only weeks away from opening a new location, this one in Arlington Heights, has at least one company executive's seal of approval.

Murphy: Sport uniform bill allows students 'to be their authentic selves'

By Karen Kidd | Jul 16, 2021

Legislation to allow Illinois students to modify their athletic or team uniforms without first getting permission is good news for students of all backgrounds, a suburban Chicago state senator said in a social media post last week.

Palatine Rep. Morrison on gender-neutral bathroom bill: 'Nothing would prevent a predator from just hanging out'

By Karen Kidd | Apr 30, 2021

Gender-neutral bathroom legislation that a Cook County state representative warned would create a clear and present danger to women and girls - objections called "transphobic" by the bill's primary sponsor - is now in the Senate after passage by House Democrats.

Glenbrook North athlete's suicide prompts calls for mental health aid

By Karen Kidd | Jan 13, 2021

Glenbrook North High School football team members, friends and family members of 18-year-old senior star athlete Dylan Buckner gathered on the school's football field to remember him a week after he died.

Regina Dominican parent says governor shouldn't be in charge of athlete decisions: parents should 'have the final say'

By Karen Kidd | Nov 11, 2020

The Illinois High School Association's defiance of Gov. J.B.

'We will have a basketball season,' says Maine South High coach after IHSA defies Pritzker order putting off play

By Karen Kidd | Nov 10, 2020

A Park Ridge high school is mulling options for an on-time basketball season after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) defied Gov. J.B.

Regina Dominican coach 'pleasantly surprised' by IHSA defiance of Pritzker's try to put off basketball season

By Karen Kidd | Nov 6, 2020

The Illinois High School Association's defies Gov. Pritzker

Schaumburg Township highway commissioner to challenge Mussman for state House seat

By Karen Kidd | Aug 3, 2020

Schaumburg Township Highway Commissioner Scott Kegarise is running for the 56th state House District seat that has been held for almost a decade by Democrat Michelle Mussman.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

From Prairie State Wire

'Dirty tricks' alleged in 2016 primary were not illegal, Team Madigan claims in Speaker's defense

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

Even if Illinois state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) used "dirty tricks" to fend off 2016 primary challenger Jason Gonzales, the strategy allegedly employed was not illegal, according to a re​cent court filing.

From West Central Reporter

Rep. Hammond renews call for fair maps, supports petition to end gerrymandering

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

A Republican Illinois House representative from the 93rd District earlier this week renewed her call for fair maps and pushed support for an independent map-drawing petition following a U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear gerrymander cases.

Sponsor organizations sought for AmeriCorps NCCC in Illinois

By Karen Kidd | May 21, 2019

Sponsoring organizations for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) are being sought by the head of an Illinois bipartisan, governor-appointed commission in which volunteers serve the community, according to a recent news release.

Cook County workers have a new resource from IPI

By Karen Kidd | May 10, 2019

Cook County teachers thinking about opting out of paying union dues following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision last summer have options of which they may not be aware.

From Chicago City Wire

Legal support service president slams Cook County Board's approval of Just Housing Amendment

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

The Cook County Board of Commissioner's decision last month to limit what property owners can ask potential tenants about their criminal histories was shortsighted and will have long-reaching effects, according to the president of a Chicago legal support services firm.

Today is deadline for Governor's Service Awards nominations

By Karen Kidd | Feb 15, 2019

Today is the deadline for nominations for the Governor's Service Awards, according to an announcement by a commissioner on an Illinois state commission on volunteerism and community service.

Morrison won't support Senate-passed minimum wage increase

By Karen Kidd | Feb 10, 2019

A $15 minimum wage increase that passed the Illinois state Senate earlier this week will not get any support from a certain suburban Chicago state representative.

Rep. Morrison: Institute reforms before income tax increase

By Karen Kidd | Feb 10, 2019

Reforms need to be implemented before any income tax increase sees the light of day, a suburban Chicago state representative said while also alluding to lessons he said Illinois needs to learn from New York State.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.