Illinois becomes the first state to protect young content creators, meet the teen who made it happen
Illinois's new law mandating equitable compensation for children featured in monetized videos is the first in US.
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Unveiling the treatment inside juvenile detention centers
The Judicial branch in Illinois is allowed to exempt itself from FOIA requests, which has led agencies, such as the Juvenile Detention Centers to stay hidden.
What full day kindergarten means for Illinois’ future
Illinois will enforce full-day kindergarten by the end of the decade. We explored the arguments for and against this new policy, and its implications for districts, parents, and students.
Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Adam Niemerg on the Illinois Republican Party in 2023
On the eve of the Republican presidential primary debate, we delve into the party's rebuilding phase in Illinois.
From majority to minority: unraveling the Illinois Republican Party’s Journey
We explore the Republican party's journey from once being a red state to its current super-minority holding.