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Pritzker gets his school cell phone ban bill despite CTU opposition
The issue was a priority for the governor. Here’s what you need to know. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a bill aimed at prohibiting most student cell phone use class, a priority issue for him. While Senate Bill 2427 passed both…
5 new laws starting July 1
A list of laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed over a year ago take effect July 1. Here’s what you…
Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
The city should aim to scrap or restructure the 2008 contract by arguing that it’s…
A review of Pritzker scandals
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics…
Illinois lawmakers sandwich in less crucial bills
Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter…
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
Louisiana v. Callais prohibits using race to draw districts. That would make the proposed amendment unconstitutional. A fresh U.S. Supreme Court decision poses a setback to Illinois’ proposed redistricting amendment and highlights the…
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering…
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require…
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law. Illinois’…
Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms
The measure would prohibit most student cell phone use during school instruction periods.…
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November. …
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