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Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollmentMar 18, 2025 1:14 pm - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide data in the late 1990s.
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Illinois could legalize internet gambling. Casinos say it will hurt themMar 17, 2025 11:45 am - Some lawmakers are pushing for Illinois to join eight other states that have legalized internet gambling, also known as iGaming.
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Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention effortsMar 15, 2025 4:00 am - To address Illinois' teacher shortage, educators call for better pay and working conditions, citing factors like mental health support, recruitment initiatives, and minimum $55K salaries.
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Bills dealing with AI in online therapy, health insurance advance in House committeesMar 15, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois lawmakers are growing concerned with the use of artificial intelligence in health care.
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‘Right to Play’ bill would allow students to compete on school and nonschool teams simultaneouslyMar 15, 2025 4:00 am - Proposed "Right to Play Act" in Illinois would let high school athletes participate on school and nonschool teams at the same time, worrying state athletic officials.
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Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortageMar 15, 2025 4:00 am - A new survey shows Illinois schools continue facing teacher shortage despite some recovery, with lack of new teachers, compensation issues and working conditions as main causes.
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Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanylMar 15, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois senators have filed legislation to reclassify fentanyl deaths as "poisoning" rather than "overdoses" to recognize victims.
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Illinois rolling out streamlined online professional licensing systemMar 14, 2025 2:29 pm - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation updated lawmakers Wednesday on its new online licensing system to streamline the process and eliminate backlogs.
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lMar 08, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois homeschooling families rally against a proposed bill requiring them to notify districts and provide materials if truancy concerns arise.
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State lawmakers brace for possible federal cuts to MedicaidMar 08, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois hospitals sound alarm on "sweeping and shocking" Medicaid cuts. Could state's uninsured rate double overnight?