Friday, May 9, 2025

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  • by david hall
Pro-Palestinian student says University of Chicago is withholding degrees from 4 protesters

Youssef Hasweh's degree is being withheld until disciplinary measures are 'resolved.' He says the 'disproportionate response' is aimed at deterring other student protesters.

springfield
  • by david hall
Illinois lawmakers clear major healthcare reforms, but House adjourns for holiday weekend with no budget

Friday's self-imposed adjournment date passed with no revenue, appropriations or budget implementation measures brought to the floor in the House or Senate. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said Saturday the House will adjourn for the holiday weekend and return next week to consider the budget.

democracy
  • by david hall
How 'transformational advocacy' helped 3 Chicago-area residents find purpose, not fractured politics

Whether they're lobbying Congress on climate change or fighting poverty, they learned how to use their voices for positive change, the author of "Reclaiming Our Democracy" writes.

springfield
  • by david hall
State lawmakers drop budget bill — and barbecue plans — as overtime session stretches to Memorial Day

While revenue sore spots were a focal point of many meetings among top Democrats, the governor’s office and stakeholders, it appears the governor is poised to get the revenue he had sought in his own budget proposal, with some concessions and some additions.