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Illinois State Museum/illinoisstatemuseum.orgLaura Mitchelle discusses the 2026 the Illinois History Day contest. Students, 11-18, interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026. -
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)The report found Illinois has made slow progress on funding and enrollment
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Marathon bargaining sessions over the weekend resulted in a tentative agreement to return to work. -
Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch -
Rep. Lashawn Ford said he is urging the UIS chancellor to settle the strike, which is nearing a third week. -
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms -
Evidence-Based Funding formula designed to shift cost burden away from local property taxes -
The strike began Friday involving tenured and tenure-track faculty. -
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The strike began Friday after a year of negotiations. -
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations -
Another negotiating session is planned prior to the strike date.
