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Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law

The law requires schools to administer yearly mental health checks for students in grades 3 through 12 without first obtaining affirmative parental permission. #mentalhealth #students

City Colleges Enrollment Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

Cook County Clerk Holds Ballot Lottery for 2026 Primary Candidate Order

State law requires the Clerk’s Office to hold a ballot lottery whenever multiple candidates from the same party file their nominating petitions at the same time. #ballot #gubernatorialprimary

IDPH to Host Summit on Climate Change and Public Health at UIC

The conference will bring together clinicians, emergency managers, public health officials, environmental experts, and community organizations. #climate #summit

Stratton Criticizes Senate Funding Deal, Says Democrats “Let the GOP Off the Hook”

Stratton acknowledged the need to keep food assistance running and federal workers paid but said those priorities should not come at the expense of healthcare access. #funding #democrats

End to government shutdown in sight after senators make funding deal

Those two concessions were as far as Republican leaders were willing to go to end the ongoing shutdown, which has lasted a record-long 40 days as Democrats held out over health care policy demands. #shutdown #funding #deal

Community Protest Planned in Belmont Cragin on ICE Enforcement Actions

Organizers say the event is meant to show support for immigrant residents who they say have faced intimidation and enforcement actions by ICE. #protest

Poll Finds Broad Support in Chicago for Higher Taxes on Large Corporations to Fund Schools

The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll

PSC to Honor Veterans with Ceremony, Art Exhibit, and Athletics Events in November

The exhibit features artwork created by U.S. military veterans, highlighting personal stories and creative expression. #veterans #ceremony

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Illinois to Honor Former Vice President Cheney

Cheney, who served as vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, was a prominent figure in national security and defense policy during his time in office. #vicepresident #flag #dickcheney

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