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“We are working around the clock to get this break fixed,” Roberts said. “I am also reaching out to Governor JB Pritzker as well as other state and county officials to expedite the help we need to get a permanent resolution..."

Tillman was in the hot seat last spring, when the board voted to remove him due to a policy violation where he obtained a vendor list from the school district then solicited them for campaign donations

Bill would let non-citizen parents vote for school board, but immigration activist Tsao asks what about non-parents? (Chicago, IL) - Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) senior policy counsel member Fred Tsao has questions about a bill that would allow non-citizens to cast votes in school board elections.

Adam Lopez, Former Springfield School Board Chairman Pleads Guilty To Felony Theft (Springfield, IL) - Adam Lopez, Former Springfield School Board President and former insurance/financial and fitness businessman, has plead Guilty to felony theft, a Class X Felony, which was the most serious of the charges against him - all other charges were dismissed.

Carlene Matthews Champion For Students (Harvey, IL) - Carlene Matthews is a US Army Veteran, holds multiple degrees, and has in-depth experience as an educator, former HEA secretary, and community advocate.

Candidate Interview: Synathia Harris for Calumet Park School Board (Calumet Park, IL) - The Southland Journal interviewed Mrs. Synathia Harris, candidate for Calumet Public School District 132 Board. Mrs. Harris talked about transparency within the school district, community, and improvements.