Center Square: Pritzker weighs in on statehouse staffers attempting to unionize
A group of Illinois statehouse staffers seeking to unionize to gain better working conditions and pay hasn’t made progress with their boss, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Sun-Times : CTU president defends sending her son to private school, calling it a result of ‘unfair choices’ for South Side families
The head of the Chicago Teachers Union is facing backlash for sending her eldest child to a private high school, a decision she says represents a stark statement about disinvestment in public schools and drives home why the fight to fully fund neighborhood schools is so important.
Chicago Tribune: With historic bail reform measures set to take effect, Cook County officials detail court changes
Ahead of large-scale pretrial criminal justice reforms, officials on Thursday offered a first look at how the complex Cook County bond court system will change when cash bail is abolished.
Daily Herald: Elburn might add a 'places for eating' tax
Elburn could add a 1% tax on prepared food and beverages, whether from a restaurant, grocery store or other businesses that sell prepared food.
WCIA: U.S. Education Secretary visits Springfield, hopes to build up after-school programs
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona paid a visit to Fairview Elementary School in Springfield on Wednesday to connect with those involved with the after-school program.