Lawmakers fail to resolve Illinois transit funding
Springfield lawmakers again leave town without a funding pact for Chicago area mass transit. They clash over tying transit aid to road and school construction, keeping a major package in stalemate as service cuts and fare hikes loom. Downstate Chicago split fuels bargaining, with no vote taken.
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Illinois lags in screening of teachers and credentials
The Associated Press reports Illinois ranks near the bottom nationwide in suspending or revoking teaching certificates. A 2004 FBI background check requirement affects many hires, while preexisting teachers largely avoid review. Advocates urge periodic checks and psychiatric tests to prevent educators with criminal histories from teaching.
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