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Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn’t stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois.

Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him

This story is a collaboration between Invisible Institute, IPM Newsroom, and Illinois Times

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Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran, Virginians approve Democratic effort to redraw congressional map, Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh vows to protect Fed's independence in confirmation hearing.

Between 2008 and 2018, the average cost of child care from birth to age 5 increased by 31.5% in Illinois and 20.3% across the country. While Illinois prices stagnated at just over $130 per week 2014 between 2018, costs in the rest of the country continued to grow during that time.

High prices, gaps in availability across Illinois highlight patchwork child care system

As Pritzker makes $250M pitch for child care investment, data show the obstacles to access across Illinois

Normal Town Council Hopefuls Differ On Social Issues

Much of the debate in the Normal Town Council and mayor's races has centered on taxes, debt and town essentials, including roads and water. But several…

A proposed policy being considered by the Loudon County School Board in Virginia would require school staff to use a student's name and pronouns outside their legal names if the student or their parent or guardian requests it.

A Virginia Teacher Was Put On Leave After Opposing New Rights For Trans Students

The policy would allow transgender and gender-expansive students to use names and pronouns outside their legal names. The teacher said doing so violates his religious beliefs.

Immigration Project 2023 classroom space

The Immigration Project moves into new space that fits its larger identity

The Immigration Project started off as a small team of lawyers. Now, the Normal-based nonprofit is moving into a larger physical space that matches the scope of its mission.

Tax Advocacy Exec: Fair Tax Amendment Needed To Solve IL 'Revenue Problem'

Illinois didn’t spend its way into a structural deficit, and it can’t cut its way out.That’s according to Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center…

Otter Bowman is one of many library staffers around Missouri scrambling to enact new policies around books selected for young readers. Libraries that don't comply risk losing state funding.

Library funding becomes the 'nuclear option' as the battle over books escalates

Some libraries are now facing an existential threat: They could lose their public funding over books deemed inappropriate for young readers.

A firetruck drives along state Highway 168 last month while battling the Creek Fire in the Shaver Lake community of Fresno County, Calif.

White House Reverses Decision And OKs Wildfire Aid For California

Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump has approved some $350 million in wildfire recovery funds. A FEMA statement had said the state and local governments could handle the damage.

Baltimore Schools Aim Algebra Class at Parents

In Maryland, the current class of 9th graders will be the first to have to pass an algebra test to graduate from high school. Baltimore County's school system is working to help students by offering parents their own algebra refresher class.

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