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Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools

State Representative Curtis Tarver (D-Chicago) says the situation has deteriorated to a point where the state should consider taking it over. “CPS has some issues. There’s some leadership issues there and the city,” Tarver said. “They can’t seem to figure out what to do financially.” Tarver filed HB 4017, which would put the school system …

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Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bills to Limit Cell Phone Use in Schools

Two new bills introduced in the Illinois General Assembly aim to address the use of cellular devices in schools, potentially changing how students interact with their phones during the school day. Representative Curtis J. Tarver II introduced House Bill 2975 on February 6, 2025, which calls for a near-total ban on cell phone use in …

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Representative Tarver And Others Statement On Walgreens Closures

In October of 2024, Walgreens announced it would close roughly 1,200 locations over the next three years – including 500 closures in fiscal year 2025 alone – causing concern for those who frequent the stores for groceries and prescriptions. In response to learning that three of these closures will happen in their districts, State Senator …

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