The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, as the state prepares to face a substantial budget deficit. While the proposal includes a $350 million increase in “Evidence-Based Funding” — designed to deliver equitable funding for school districts in … [Read more...] about Illinois State Board of Education asks for $11.4 billion in funding as state faces substantial budget deficit
A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to access the abortion drug mifepristone. The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri made the request in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas. The only judge based there is Matthew Kacsmaryk, a nominee of former … [Read more...] about A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide
How can Chicago Sky fans watch Angel Reese in Unrivaled? What are the rules? Everything to know about the new 3-on-3 league.
Professional women’s basketball returns Friday as the Unrivaled league kicks off its inaugural season — and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will be at the center of it all as she makes her debut with Rose Basketball Club. Founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 league designed to provide players with an offseason outlet for competition and … [Read more...] about How can Chicago Sky fans watch Angel Reese in Unrivaled? What are the rules? Everything to know about the new 3-on-3 league.
‘One of the all-time greats’: Chicago White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper reflects on time with Bob Uecker
Len Kasper sat in the old press box in Chandler, Ariz., during a Milwaukee Brewers spring training game featuring replacement players in 1995. Bob Uecker was on the call. “There was no TV, he was doing a broadcast with replacement players — he didn’t know who anybody was. He probably was making up names of guys on the field,” the Chicago White Sox radio play-by-play announcer, … [Read more...] about ‘One of the all-time greats’: Chicago White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper reflects on time with Bob Uecker
Daily Horoscope for January 17, 2025
General Daily Insight for January 17, 2025 Intuition wins out over rules today. The confident Sun works with dreamy Neptune at 6:20 am, introducing idealism and creativity as guides to take us toward the right places and people. Later, the sensitive Moon faces off with perfectionist Venus, making it a challenge to follow the innate compasses of our souls, as doubt creeps into … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for January 17, 2025