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The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees special ed students extra help no matter how much it costs.
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees special ed students extra help no matter how much it costs. Can IEP Teams Say “No” To Special Education Services Based on Money Woes? No, No and No! By Michelle Ball, California … Continue reading
Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings
It’s our favorite time of year once again—Girl Scout Cookies are here! We’ve added new editors’ picks of great beers to celebrate the season with and a collection of cookie-and-beer pairings we compiled from around the web. Let’s hear your … Continue reading
New Bill Just Introduced in Springfield to Expand Gambling
The Illinois General Assembly gambling bill includes six new casinos in Chicago, Lake County, Rockford, South Suburbs, Danville, Williamson County, slots at tracks
Ald. Ameya Pawar Throws First Official Hat in Democratic Ring for Illinois Governor
For a sitting, massively rich Republican governor who just added $50 million in personal cash to his re-election campaign, a sitting Chicago alderman with a measly $50,000 probably doesn’t seem much of a threat.And perhaps pro-business, union-critic Governor Bruce Rauner … Continue reading
Is Illinois Going to Have A Budget Soon ?
A plan to end a two-year Illinois budget standoff negotiated in the Senate — which likely includes an income tax increase as well as items on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s agenda — could get a vote in Springfield as early as … Continue reading
Illinois Residents Movin’ On
United Van Lines reports that Illinois is Number 2 is the ratio of people moving out versus those moving in. 63% of the loads are leaving Illinois. I wonder where weather would be categorized. Interesting that young people are moving … Continue reading
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Interesting Commentary on The McAulliffe Re-Election
http://www.russstewart.com/articles/2016/12-28-2016.html ANALYSIS & OPINION BY RUSS STEWART by RUSS STEWART Illinoisans have no cause to be modest. The state’s legislators are unquestionably the best that money can buy, and Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan and John Cullerton spent a combined $100 … Continue reading
Can Illinois Have A Budget Deal without Madigan ?
Possible budget deal in the Illinois Senate announced this afternoon. But where is the Illinois House and Mike Madigan? Details remain fluid, but the Senate began moving multiple pieces of legislation Monday that include an increase in the income … Continue reading →