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The Center Square: Outside of security, ‘much of’ overseas trip Pritzker says he paid for himself
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s ready to return to Illinois after traveling overseas to attend a global conference of various world leaders from business and government. He says he personally paid for “much” of the trip.
Pritzker attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week. He took part in discussions, including one on the landscape of domestic politics in the United States.
Chicago Sun-Times: Lightfoot denies reneging on 12-week parental leave promise to Chicago Teachers Union
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday denied reneging on a promise to the Chicago Teachers Union by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.
Hours after the CTU, which has endorsed union organizer Brandon Johnson, delivered 3,000 signatures to City Hall, Lightfoot branded the allegation that she reversed the parental leave promise “fundamentally not true.”
WTTW: Lawsuit Alleges DCFS Has Left Children Jailed Despite Orders For Their Release
A class action lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services has “willfully and wrongly” left scores of children in its care in juvenile jails up to weeks or months after they were ordered to be released.
The federal lawsuit alleges that rather than housing these children in appropriate settings, DCFS has allowed them to remain locked in juvenile jails without access to proper educational, medical and mental health supports.
WCIA: Danville’s future casino expected to bring in millions of dollars annually
Danville’s future Golden Nugget Casino is getting closer to opening its doors. The opening is expected in April.
Many are looking forward to its economic impact and how it’ll help nearby organizations.