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Top Democrat criticizes 'non-starter' legislative staff rights measure amid lawsuit
(The Center Square) – While at a Democratic National Convention news conference, top Illinois Democrats weighed in on the pending lawsuit that names House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch as a defendant. The Illinois Legislative Staff Association and Brady Burden say in a lawsuit that Welch, D-Hillside, is not allowing the staff to collectively bargain with their employer over wages, hours and working conditions, despite there being a new provision in the Illinois Constitution that protects workers’ rights. ...
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
Heat returns for first school day As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention. ...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
We've been seeing this sort of thing happen over the last several months. A business announces that there will be a certain number of closings to keep the company afloat, then a short while later makes the decision to close even more locations than they had originally said they would.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Illinois Libraries to Propel Digital Literacy with $2 Million State Grant Initiative
Public libraries across Illinois are on the cusp of a digital transformation, fueled by a sizable grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Libraries in underserved areas are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant aimed at boosting their technology capabilities, as announced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Among the 113 libraries pinpointed for these funds, several in the local region are slated to get either $27,500 or $12,500 to enhance their technological infrastructure, according to Central Illinois Proud. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that community members have contemporary resources at their disposal.
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
Walmart Apple Juice Arsenic Recall: Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois
If you recently purchased a six-pack of "Great Value" brand apple juice at Walmart you need to make sure it's not included in this recall. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling nearly 10,000 cases of this specific apple juice due to elevated levels of arsenic. Yikes! Don't worry, it's classified as a "Class II" recall, meaning it's unlikely to cause serious health problems. Still, better safe than sorry!
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