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State publishes 5-year business development planAug 13, 2024 3:30 pm - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Monday published a five-year plan outlining how it hopes to attract and retain businesses in the state. At...
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With new federal waiver, Illinois expanding Medicaid to nonmedical servicesAug 12, 2024 10:37 am - Many people enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program soon will be eligible to receive a host of nonmedical services that could improve their overall health, including hou...
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State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdoseAug 09, 2024 1:17 pm - Illinois public schools wishing to teach their students about the dangers of overdoses and substance use disorder now have a blueprint to do so from the state. The Illino...
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South suburban airport could bring over $1 billion in economic activity, per reportAug 08, 2024 12:36 pm - A new airport in Chicago’s far south suburbs could bring thousands of jobs and a $1 billion economic impact, according to a new report, but state and local officials expr...
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Illinois further expands reproductive health care protectionsAug 07, 2024 4:54 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed multiple bills expanding reproductive rights in Illinois on Wednesday, including codifying a federal law that allows medical professionals to pe...
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Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning lossAug 04, 2024 8:10 pm - As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.
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Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansionJul 29, 2024 8:46 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Monday that expands insurance coverage during and after pregnancy with the goal of lowering infant and maternal mortality rates, especially for Black Illinoisans.
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In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocatesJul 26, 2024 10:11 am - BOLINGBROOK — Residents of Chicago’s southwest suburbs, alongside local and state elected officials, shared their anger over a proposed water rate increase this week, des...
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Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for home-schooled childrenJul 23, 2024 11:57 am - An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect home-schooled children facing inadequate education,...
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‘Consumers just want clean and affordable water’: Fight looms over bid by utilities to raise water ratesJul 19, 2024 10:42 am - The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, wh...