Center Square: Illinois’ spending per student is one of highest in the country
The Reason Foundation found Illinois’ inflation-adjusted education revenue grew from just over $13,000 per K-12 student in 2002 to over $20,000 per student in 2020, a growth rate that ranked third highest in the U.S.
Sun-Times: Following unions' lead, lllinois House Speaker Chris Welch directs $560K to effort to oust Rep. Mary Flowers
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is leading an effort to direct more than $560,000 to oust Chicago Democratic State Rep. Mary Flowers.
Chicago Tribune: Feds ask for probation for ex-state Sen. Terry Link, who wore FBI wire against colleague
Federal prosecutors have recommended a sentence of probation for ex-state Sen. Terry Link on tax-related charges, citing his extensive undercover work in a high-profile bribery investigation that included wearing a wire against a fellow colleague in the state legislature.
ABC 7 Chicago: Gov. Pritzker attends Normal, Illinois, ribbon cutting for new electric vehicle facility at Heartland Community College
Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity joined Heartland Community College to celebrate the ribbon cutting of its Advanced Manufacturing Training Center in Normal, Illinois, a news release from the governor’s office said.
Sun-Times: CTU staffer Tara Stamps fights to keep Mayor Johnson’s former seat on the Cook County Board
Cook County Board Commissioner Tara Stamps may have less money in her campaign coffers than her Democratic challenger, but she has some powerful support trying to help her keep her seat.
WTTW: CTA president pledges to restore service to pre-pandemic levels, faces frustration at City Council hearing
CTA President Dorval Carter said the transit agency plans to restore reduced bus and train service to pre-pandemic levels this year, including a 44% boost to bus service, with the process beginning in the coming weeks.
WCIS: Giannoulias advocates making digital driver’s licenses & IDs available in Illinois
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is championing legislation to allow Illinois residents to start using digital driver’s licenses and state IDs.
WGN: Mötley Crüe to perform at Illinois State Fair
Mötley Crüe will headline the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fair this summer.