State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Ill.)
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Illinois Teachers Union Demands Additional Funding Amidst Fiscal Challenges
On May 15, hundreds of members from the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) gathered at the Capitol to demand an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This move was met with criticism as it required the district to hire substitute teachers, thus utilizing significant taxpayer dollars. The salaries of CTU members who attended the gathering in Springfield were also covered by taxpayer funds.
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Construction on Interstate 57 in Iroquois County set to begin May 20
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, construction on Interstate 57 in Iroquois County will commence on Monday, May 20. The designated work zone extends from mile marker 279 near Onarga to mile marker 286 north of Gilman.