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CPS Budget Fight: Chicago Public Schools held public hearings after announcing a $732.5 million deficit plan that would cut 760 teachers, 801 aides, and 162 central office jobs, plus furlough days and a midyear spending freeze—sparking packed testimony from educators and local officials. Social Security Push: A bipartisan Senate bill would use the Social Security Advisory Board to draft a “base bill” to extend solvency, with a backup requirement that leaders introduce legislation if the board doesn’t act—coming as trust funds are projected to run out of full-benefit capacity in 2032. Election Access & Integrity: Illinois-linked debate continues as national proposals would tighten voter ID and mail-ballot rules; meanwhile, Illinois court action unsealed divorce records tied to a political candidate, arguing voters deserve a full chance to vet. Local Ballot Changes: Urbana voters will decide a mayoral recall and a charter amendment aimed at blocking data centers, after petition signatures cleared and a federal lawsuit is pending. Public Safety Tech: Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department says it’s using drones for event monitoring and perimeter checks, with required public notice. Courts & Consumer Law: A Seventh Circuit ruling says text messages aren’t “phone calls” under the TCPA, limiting class-action claims. Business & Jobs: Mars Wrigley signals hundreds of layoffs tied to relocating corporate operations to Chicago.

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Chicago Public Schools leaders say board must pass budget to make September payroll

Governor Pritzker to speak at NAACP National Convention in Chicago July 19

Governor Pritzker to speak at NAACP National Convention in Chicago July 19

Peoria woman to remain in jail on charges for allegedly stealing Bartonville PD squad car

Peoria woman to remain in jail on charges for allegedly stealing Bartonville PD squad car

Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

Illinois news in brief: Ammons House investigation hearing set; IDOT requests public feedback; Duckworth reacts to service member’s death

Illinois news in brief: Ammons House investigation hearing set; IDOT requests public feedback; Duckworth reacts to service member’s death

Illinois news in brief: Ammons House investigation hearing set; IDOT requests public feedback; Duckworth reacts to service member's death

Illinois news in brief: Ammons House investigation hearing set; IDOT requests public feedback; Duckworth reacts to service member's death

Chicago teachers and union urge school board to avoid layoffs, furloughs amid $732M deficit

Chicago teachers and union urge school board to avoid layoffs, furloughs amid $732M deficit


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