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Obama says make early childhood education a priority. Illinois says, "Think again."
President Obama has argued that early childhood education will be the hallmark of his pro-education agenda and the recipient of education stimulus money. Watch this 90 second clip from an interview wi… more →
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Obama says make early childhood education a priority. Illinois says, "Think again."
wrote 5 months ago: President Obama has argued that early childhood education will be the hallmark of his pro-education … more →
Illinois Black Caucus member: "When will the International Monetary Fund step in?"
wrote 5 months ago: There will be no tax increase coming out of this Illinois legislative session. No HB174. They will p … more →
Unions "send off" to pols. Demand action on HB174.
wrote 5 months ago: Representative Deb Mell’s office is just up Kedzie from Logan Square. It’s a different d … more →
Michigan beach blogger.
wrote 6 months ago: The Illinois legislature was suppose to be in session yesterday to consider the state budget and a t … more →
Just a short walk to Lake Michigan.
wrote 6 months ago: When the Arne Duncan spoke the other day at the annual gathering of the National Alliance for Public … more →
Illinois ‘Doomsday’ Budget Slashes Drug Treatment for 65,000 Residents; Madigan, Cullerton, Cross, Radogno, and Quinn Urged to "Get Back to Work"
wrote 7 months ago: (Springfield, IL) – Illinois’ addiction prevention and treatment advocates today denounced the ‘doom … more →
There is NO Excuse for a lack of budget transparency in Wisconsin even with Illinois bucking a massive income tax hike
wrote 7 months ago: When I was looking at my twitter feed tonight and when I saw that the Illinois House of Representati … more →
In spite of stimulus billions, hardly anything will end up in Illinois schools.
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wrote 9 months ago: Obama’s stimulus bill included a billion dollars for Illinois schools. But if things go accord … more →
Strip Joint Tax Proposed to Bail Out Rape Crisis Center Budgets
wrote 1 year ago: (Kankakee, IL) — Illinois strip club patrons might have to start sticking dollar bills in the … more →
State Rep. Hamos Holds House Budget Hearing, Says to Social Service Providers: Get Real, No Money
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wrote 1 year ago: Audio: Democratic State Reps. Julie Hamos of Evanston and Lisa Dugan of Kankakee appear on WBEZ’s 84 … more →
House Budget Committees Ok $91 Million in New Spending
wrote 1 year ago: (Springfield, IL) — The Illinois House printing presses are rolling. They are printing money b … more →
IL Foster Parents Pinched $281 Out-of-Pocket Each Month; Governor Budgets $0 Hike; Rep. Lang Pushes $24 Million
wrote 1 year ago: PODCAST: Click Here to Hear Podcast on $24 Million Grant to Foster Parents (Springfield, IL) — … more →
