In today’s Leading News, the spring legislative session has come to a close. Also in the news, the digital debate continues.
Session slog ends in $56B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports
Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois, June 1
Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged
Peter Hancock, CNU/WSIU, Carbondale, June 1
Illinois lawmakers approve bill limiting students’ cell phone use in class
Ashlyn Wright, WGN, Chicago, May 31
Illinois House punts Bears stadium bill. Will lawmakers head to summer overtime session?
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, June 1
America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms
Jocelyn Gecker, AP/Chicago Tribune, May 26
Leading News
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