The Illinois State Board of Education approved a $11.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending
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FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out of foods and drugs.
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Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.
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Illinois Communities Prepare for Mass Deportations as Trump Administration Threatens Crackdown
Immigrant communities in Chicago and Illinois are bracing for potential mass deportations as the Trump administration vows to carry out the “largest mass deportation in history,” but no raids have occurred as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Joliet City Council Approves $60 Million Water Replacement Program
The Joliet City Council has approved a $60 million plan to replace leaky pipes, reducing the city’s water loss percentage to 10 percent by 2030.
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Valley View School District Family Resource Center receives large coat donation
The Valley View School District Family Resource Center recently received a large donation of over 50 coats from the Romeoville Knights of Columbus. So far this winter season, the Resource Center has distributed over 150 coats to students in need. The Resource Center is always in need of more donations, if you would like to […]
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Kevin Bramwell to Chair Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund
Kevin Bramwell has been appointed as a Member of the Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund, bringing over 20 years of experience with the Bolingbrook Fire Department and advocating for firefighters’ benefits.
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Raoul files lawsuit challenging unconstitutional executive order ending birthright citizenship
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and three other states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, arguing it violates the constitutional rights to which all children born in the U.S. are entitled.
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I Forgot to Write My Column
The article discusses the importance of forgiving and forgetting past mistakes, drawing parallels with God’s ability to bury sins in the depths of the sea. It also emphasizes the need to let past sins rest and focus on moving forward.
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Trump outlines America First Agenda: What it means for Black Americans
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While the policies aim to bolster what the administration calls “American values and safety,” they carry profound implications for Black Americans and other marginalized communities.
