State Journal-Register
Apr 5, 2019
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Illinois justices back pension for 1-day substitute teacher
A union lobbyist who worked just one day as a substitute teacher is entitled to a pension worth potentially tens of thousands of dollars annually had his case upheld.
Illinois, other states looking at regulating electric scooters

States across the nation, including Illinois, are grappling with ways to regulate the use of electric scooters, a mode of transportation that is gaining popularity.

House OKs letting kids 12 and older stay home alone

Illinois is one step closer to lowering from 14 to 12 the age at which a child may be legally left at home alone.

Illinois 125 improvements get under way with tree removal

Motorists along Illinois 125 east of Pleasant Plains may think that someone would have to be batty to cut down all of those trees along the highway

Kevin Gordon returning as Illinois State Fair manager

Kevin Gordon, a longtime state employee who managed the Illinois State Fair in 2016 and 2017, is coming out of retirement to manage the fair once again.

How will employers handle recreational marijuana use in Illinois?

The prospect of marijuana legalization might inspire visions of weed-smoking breaks at work, or grabbing a joint with co-workers after a hectic day at the office.

U of I officials defend need for increased state funding

The University of Illinois system is seeking a 16.5 percent increase in funding, which would help the campuses with faculty recruitment and retention.

State Board of Education requests money for teacher shortage solutions

The Illinois State Board of Education is requesting $2.4 million for competitive grants to support what state school Superintendent

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