Illinois Politics
Pritzker working remotely after contact with infected worker
Pritzker, who had close contact with the infected employee on Tuesday, will work remotely through Sunday “out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
Politics
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Education
CPS to cancel classes tomorrow if CTU votes remote tonight
CTU has characterized the vote as a return to remote instruction, but CPS called it a walkout. Martinez said buildings would remain open regardless, but classes would be canceled if CTU votes to go remote.
Illinois Politics
Bobby Rush won’t seek 16th term
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Education
CPS and CTU prepping for another battle
The Chicago Teachers Union has been critical of the district's safety measures and planned votes Tuesday in support of remote teaching that could effectively shut down classes as early as Wednesday.
Illinois Politics
Trump surprises and endorses Miller over Davis
Miller’s Oakland home was drawn into the same district as four-term Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro. She previously said she'd run again, but it was unclear where.
Illinois Politics
Illinois' law ending immigration detention hits snag
Leaders in McHenry and Kankakee counties sued in September over the Illinois law, calling it overreach.
Law
Judge orders special prosecutor's Smollett report detailing CCSA 'failures' released
The full report released Monday documents interviews with Foxx, dozens of employees of her office, Chicago police officers, and friends and family members of Smollett.
Chicago Politics
Chicago resolution seeks improved public access to restrooms
An editor demanded we tell you that he doesn't agree with almost anything 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata says or does but he agrees with this.
Illinois News
Gov. JB Pritzker officially repeals parental notification of abortion
Despite nearly three-quarters of Illinoisans opposing the legislation, Gov. Pritzker repealed parental notification of abortion. His office cited non-resident abortions in Illinois are up over 250% since 2014.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: In the wake of sex abuse scandal, CPS prioritizes open restrooms
Despite being the adults in the room, CPS administrators once again choose politics over maturity.
Business
Three Directors, including Deputy Commissioner of Streets and Sans, charged in alleged criminal conspiracies at failed Chicago bank
The new charges allege that the accused made and caused to be made false entries in bank records and provided them to the OCC with intent to deceive and obstruct.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: List of health problems 57th District Rep. Jonathan Carroll must personally pay for
With HB4259, we thank Jonathan Carroll of the 57th District for setting precedent and allowing Illinois taxpayers to strip him of his health insurance for life.