A lack of reliable hate crime data has left authorities with neither a complete understanding of such incidents nor the tools needed to address them, ProPublica reported. A bill Biden just signed will start to address that.
First Session As Speaker, Welch Celebrates Achievements (Springfield, IL) - Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch wrapped up his first session leading the Illinois House of Representatives.
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and Residents Unite For Community Improvement and Clean Up Efforts Around The City (Chicago, IL) - On Saturday, June 5th NHS will bring together residents, corporate sponsors, government officials and organizational partners for a day of service to launch National NeighborWorks® Week (June 5th – 12th).
Robbins Mayor Bryant Expresses Concern with District 218 Hiring Practices (Robbins, IL) - Darren E. Bryant- Mayor of Robbins, Illinois- is expressing his disappointment and frustration concerning the racial dynamics that exist within Community High School District 218.
A new bill will ban school workers from locking children in seclusion spaces and limit most uses of isolated timeout and physical restraint. A ProPublica and Chicago Tribune investigation found widespread abuse of the practices in Illinois.