All state revenue options remain on the table
May 22, 2024While the governor’s office instructed agency directors to identify $800 million in potential budget cuts, all facets of the plan to raise $1.1 billion in revenue to avoid cuts remain…
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Clark keys on improving internet access
May 15, 2024Serving as one of numerous panelists from across the United States, Jennifer Clark, chair of the Lake County Board’s Special Advisory Committee, spoke about the county’s efforts…
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Parents, advocates push for more state funding for Early Intervention services
May 14, 2024First in a series looking at Early Intervention funding in the state Desi Evans wonders how much further along her 3-year-old son’s development would be if he didn’t have to wait…
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Libraries let patrons check out board games
May 8, 2024Step into your local library, and chances are you’ll be able to walk out with a board game. Board games have been a regular fixture of children’s and teens sections, something…
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The Vegas Cafe hits a half-century
May 8, 2024A special ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on May 1 at The Vegas Café in the historic downtown area of Antioch to mark its 50th anniversary. The family-owned restaurant with…
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Rivian plans $1.5 billion investment and more jobs at Normal plant
May 7, 2024Rivian has announced plans to expand electric vehicle production at its Normal plant as part of a $1.5 billion investment. The electric vehicle company announced on Thursday, May…
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Democrats muscle through election changes
May 7, 2024SPRINGFIELD – Supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House moved quickly Wednesday, May 1 to push through a change to state election laws that partially limits ballot access and…
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Flooding is Illinois’ most threatening natural disaster. Are we prepared?
May 6, 2024First in a series from the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood was not working – again. The outage…
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