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Pritzker delivers ‘The Office’-themed Northwestern commencement address — with Steve Carell in audience

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday gave Northwestern University graduates practical advice he learned from some of his favorite characters on “The Office.” But according to that other office — the governor’s office — Pritzker didn’t know one of the stars of the show would be there in person.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ban the ban, not the book? Giannoulias caps return with string of legislative wins, including anti-censorship law

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias told the Sun-Times he was “blown away” after reading about book bans across the country. “To me, this is a slippery slope, and it goes against what education is about,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Analysis: What makes a fair election? Recent redistricting the most politically balanced in years

Americans may not like political gridlock, but a new Associated Press analysis indicates that the closely divided Congress relatively accurately reflects the desires of voters

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Pritzker signs $50.4 billion budget that boosts early education funding — and stops state officials’ raises from breaking the law

The governor’s office said line-item reductions of $192,700 were made after a review found that cost-of-living pay raises granted to constitutional officers, legislators and some appointed officials exceeded 5%, which they said was unconstitutional.

Chicago Sun-Times

President Biden to visit Chicago for June 28 fundraiser hosted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife, MK

The Pritzker fundraiser is expected to draw the Chicago area’s top Democratic donors. The Biden team plans other fundraisers to top off coffers before the end of June.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Pritzker should quickly sign bill to reform property tax scavenger sales

The bill, once it’s law, could become a significant redevelopment tool by making it easier to get tax-delinquent vacant properties in Cook and other counties back into use.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cannabis farm among recipients of $12.6 million in Illinois grants for EV chargers

The Illinois EPA expects to build nearly 350 new direct-current fast-charger ports through this program, funded with proceeds from a 2016 Volkswagen settlement.

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Last-minute power grid bill is bad for Illinois transition to renewable energy

If enacted, the law would put the downstate utility Ameren in charge of new regional power lines crossing its territory, possibly including those that would connect the Chicago area to solar and wind energy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois might become the first-ever American state to stop book bans

At a time when America is witnessing book bans, the news is that Illinois is going to become the first state to end book bans and censorship.

The Times of India

What Illinois can do since Supreme Court gutted federal protection of wetlands, waterways

The Supreme Court last week restricted the EPA’s ability to protect America’s waterways and wetlands. Illinois can’t afford to sit back and do nothing to protect both in our state, the head of the Illinois Environmental Council writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois set to become first state to end book bans

Governor JB Pritzker expected to sign bill that would block state funding for public libraries and schools that ban books

The Guardian - US

State budget awaits Pritzker’s signature after clearing House without Republican support

Just after 2:30 a.m., the House voted 73-38 to pass the budget, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted as his “fifth balanced budget,” vowing to sign it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Behind the scenes on Illinois Democrats’ budget plan

First, they blew past a self-imposed deadline. Then there was scrambling behind the scenes, and grumbling over the exploding costs of health care for undocumented immigrants.

Chicago Sun-Times

Inside the Chicago 2024 Democratic convention bid: $30 million line of credit deal was key factor

A spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Johnson told the Sun-Times that the new mayor, sworn into office May 15, is on board with the line of credit contract former Mayor Lightfoot signed on May 12, in the final days of her term.

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State budget clears first hurdle with Senate vote — but elected school board map hits pause until next year

The state Senate passed the budget late Thursday, sending it to the House. But completion of a final map of the districts of Chicago’s new elected school board was pushed even further into the future, as both chambers voted to give themselves more time to draw it up.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker, Democratic leaders take victory lap for reaching budget deal — and only drag their feet a bit in actually filing bill

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced agreement on a budget they said was balanced “without gimmicks.” Six hours later, Democrats filed the legislation, which must still pass both chambers before the governor can sign it.

Chicago Tribune

State deploying 30 ‘peacekeepers’ in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend in effort to prevent violence through de-escalation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration will be sending a newly created team of street outreach workers to Chicago neighborhoods during the Memorial Day weekend to help with the city’s violence prevention efforts.

Chicago Tribune

Full-day kindergarten could soon be required in all Illinois

A bill requiring public school districts in Illinois to establish full-day kindergarten within the next four years passed the state legislature Friday and awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s approval.

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While stymied on a budget, Illinois legislators addressed issues including abortion, book bans and south suburban airport during spring session

While failing to get a budget done by its self-imposed deadline, the Illinois General Assembly passed measures addressing issues ranging from abortion rights to full-day kindergarten during its spring session, which this week goes into overtime.

Chicago Sun-Times

State lawmakers fail to finish budget, school district map, so they plan to try again next week

The General Assembly had planned to adjourn Friday, but Democratic leaders blew that self-imposed deadline. So lawmakers will return to Springfield on Wednesday to wrap up unfinished business, which includes the state budget and the elected school board map.

Chicago Sun-Times

Financial transaction tax for Chicago? Forget it

A Chicago tax on financial transactions, a proposal that’s been repeatedly floated from some progressives, is off the table in Springfield.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democrats’ all-gender bathroom, gun lawsuit bills prompt heated debate — with GOP warnings of court challenges, violence

State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, told lawmakers that he would “beat the living p---” out of any man who walked into a restroom with his daughter. State Senate Majority Leader Kim Lightford said GOP critics “don’t understand that life is evolving.”

Chicago Tribune

Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker expected to sign

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois public schools would be required to teach lessons on Midwestern Native American history beginning in the 2024-25 school year under a measure passed by state legislators that is expected to be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Sun-Times

On abortion, Democrats take a risk on repeal of parental notification laws

Illinois repealed parental notification in 2021. Bills to repeal these laws are being introduced in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere, and it’s creating a divide in the party, S.E. Cupp writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

More than 1,200 beds from McCormick Place COVID-19 temporary hospital go unused amid migrant housing crisis

The city kept 126 beds but isn’t using them. The state has 1,125 more beds from the makeshift hospital but says the city hasn’t asked for them. And the city is missing out on $30 million from Springfield to support migrants.

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