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'We're talking about shelter, we're talking about food, and we're talking about health care': Pritzker faces criticism for supporting services for undocumented immigrants

By Sam Jackson | May 9, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism from Republican lawmakers over the burden caused by the cost of healthcare and other services for undocumented immigrants.

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Pritzker on IHDA grant program: 'Every Illinoisan deserves housing that is safe and accessible'

By Sam Jackson | May 2, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the Home Repair and Accessibility Program, which aims to provide $15.3 million in loans to preserve existing housing and to invest in underserved communities.

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Leigh Elementary teacher Patrick Woodward says students feel 'like they can trust their peers and that they feel respected'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 28, 2023

The Norridge School District 80 board heard from its building leadership team on improvement plans for the coming year during the board's meeting on April 18.

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Chairman Bob Quane tells Beautification and Improvement Commission it effort 'is exemplary and an inspiration for the residents of Skokie to follow'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 19, 2023

The Skokie Village Board presented awards to residents across the city on behalf of the Beautification and Improvement Commission during ghe board's meeting on April 3.

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Pritzker says he wants 'to make college attainable for every Illinois student'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 11, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced during a press conference on April 6 the addition of a $109 million health sciences building to the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.

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Pritzker on Scudder promotion: 'Portfolio includes some of the most important issues' facing state

By Sam Jackson | Apr 10, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office has announced the promotion of Bria Scudder to the position of deputy governor for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment and Energy.

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Vallas building 'broad, diverse coalition' with endorsement from longtime secretary of state

By Sam Jackson | Apr 6, 2023

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has given his endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, saying that he believes Vallas is the right person to be strong against crime in the city.

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Winnetka Board trustee on lakefront land property rights: 'Good policy doesn't make bad neighbors'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 15, 2023

The Village Board of Winnetka hosted a spirited discussion during the board's Jan. 31 meeting in response to comments by various officials and members of the public about property rights of lakefront land that extends into Lake Michigan.

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Evanston Advanced Placement rep: 'Before they even enter into an AP class, there's a full year of supports'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 29, 2023

The Evanston Township High School Board of Education received an update on the district's Advanced Placement Program during the board's Jan. 17 meeting.

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Director of Facilities Management of District 25: 'We're really trying to maintain our facilities' as part of five-year plan

By Sam Jackson | Dec 22, 2022

The Arlington Heights School Board received a presentation on the district's five-year facilities plan during a meeting on Dec. 13.