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Kevin Bessler | The Center Square

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Millions take in eclipse, jamming Illinois roads and parks near path of totality

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Hotel rooms near the totality path were booked, and any room that was available reportedly went for a premium price. #eclipse
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Legislation to upgrade power grid for EV charging may increase utility bills

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As of July of last year, only 76,000 EVs were registered in Illinois. #evcharging
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Opposition Mounts to Strict EPA Emissions Standards

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The EPA said the new rules, which are less strict than what the agency proposed last year, will avert 7 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. #epa
Politics

Task Force to Explore Ranked Choice Voting in Illinois Criticized for Partisanship

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The Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force is expected to evaluate the current state of Illinois’ election systems and discuss the process of implementing ranked choice voting for Illinois' 2028 presidential primaries. #rankedchoice
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Documentary Focuses on Political Corruption in Illinois

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The story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by journalists, authors, entertainers, prosecutors, defense attorneys and politicians. #corruption #illinois
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Report: Major Disparities Among Minority Children in Illinois

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Boissiere said reading and math scores tumbled during the pandemic, especially for minority students, and the effects are still being felt.  #reading #math
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Illinois’ Scholarship Tax Credit Program Comes to an End

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Opponents of the Invest in Kids program claimed that it took away funding from public education... #publiceducation #schoolchoice #investinkids
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Latest Cyberattack on Health Care System Has Illinois Hospitals on Edge

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A ransomware attack in 2021 eventually led to the closure of St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley and Peru, Illinois, earlier this year. #hospital
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Pritzker Administration Accused of Not Evaluating the Invest in Kids Program as Required by Law

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The Invest in Kids Act requires by law that participants take the same standardized test that students in public schools take each spring in an effort to measure the program’s success. #investinkids
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Illinois Third in the Percentage of Small Businesses Not Able to Pay Rent

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Casto said small business owners cite challenges like revenue losses and higher rent prices, but many also point to higher interest rates. #rent #business #illinois
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