Pritzker signs education equity bill into law
— March 9, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Monday, March 8 to sign a measure aimed at advancing equity in education in the state….
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Book examines role of Freedom Schools in educational equity
— February 16, 2021The education reform bill HB 2170, passed by both chambers of the Illinois Legislature, includes the creation of a Freedom School Fund. Jon Hale, a professor of educational history…
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Black Caucus calls for racial equity in education
— September 17, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus continued to set the stage for its fall legislative agenda Wednesday, Sept. 16 calling a news conference and committee hearing…
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Higher education reform bill aims for racial equity
— January 10, 2021SPRINGFIELD – A bill aimed at making college education and teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable for people of color began working its way through the…
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State ‘reviewing questions’ before setting marijuana dispensary lottery date
— September 15, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Tuesday, Sept. 15 that it continues to “review questions” and has still not set a date…
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