With gas prices soaring, proposed legislation to increase Illinois’ gas tax has the social media buzzing.
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Tornadoes may affect local travel
After a tornado ripped through a Southern Illinois town, Amtrak said that so far, train…
CPS Class Size Reduction a Top Priority for State Lawmaker
A state lawmaker wants to limit the number of students in every Chicago Public School…
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Illinois Sees Increases to International Tourism Revenues
Strong exchange rates for the euro and pound are boosting the numbers of international travelers to…
Tough Times for Bilingual and Disabled Students in Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD–As Illinois legislators look to save money wherever they can, educators and families of bilingual…
Lawmaker and former teacher moves to legislate time on task
SPRINGFIELD – This will be the last year students in Illinois enjoy a short day…
Lawmakers looking to crack down on metal thieves
Ernie Runyon, a farmer outside Pekin, is one of many residents in Illinois who’s been…
Gov. Quinn Echoes President: Raise School Dropout Age
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for states to increase the…