National
Average Illinois gas prices nearly a dollar more than Missouri(The Center Square) – Gas prices continue to climb and likely won’t retreat anytime soon. The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois is about $5.40,… Read More
State Government
New law expands career and technical education in Illinois schools(The Center Square) – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association is applauding a new law that allows students to be introduced to technical education at an earlier age. The … Read More
State Government
As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say(The Center Square) – As gas prices continue to soar around the country, some states are taking action with sizable tax breaks. But in Illinois, little is being done, critics… Read More
National
Study shows university diversity, equity and inclusion programs ineffective, overstaffed(The Center Square) – The promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, on college campuses has become a big focus in academia, but a study says many of the… Read More
Public Education
New law borrows $1 billion to extend pension buyout option for Illinois state employees, including educators(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday a measure that borrows $1 billion to extend the existing pension buyout program for Illinois state employees for… Read More