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Cristina Castro
Coverage of Cristina Castro in the Nexus archive.
JB Pritzkerperson2Illinois legislatureorganization2BUILD plantopic1Housing Action Illinoisorganization1University of Illinoisorganization1Bears stadiumtopic1Senate Bill 2427topic1Illinois State Board of Educationorganization1Elgin School District U-46organization1Hinsdale School District 86organization1
- Bears stadium fail wasn’t Pritzker’s only fumble — his affordable housing plan also went nowhere
Gov. JB Pritzker's efforts to keep the Bears in Illinois and pass the BUILD affordable housing plan failed due to opposition from local government leaders. The BUILD plan aimed to streamline housing development but stalled in the legislature, with critics citing preemptive state control over local zoning. Pritzker remains determined to push the plan during a fall veto session.
- Illinois legislature approves school cellphone ban, governor says he'll sign
Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 2427 to ban student cellphone use during school hours, with exceptions for healthcare, Individualized Education Plans, and English learners. Governor JB Pritzker announced his intention to sign the bill, calling it 'vital protections' for students.