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🌱 Patch AM: How Deerfield’s state rep could shape Illinois’ next school funding fight

And check out Networking Event on the Deerfield Patch calendar

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Hi there, Deerfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Deerfield's state rep could shape Illinois' next school funding fight

Also on today's calendar: Networking Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gov. JB Pritzker accepts suburban teachers union's endorsement while casting doubt on $150M CPS funding push (chicagotribune.com) — Illinois' school funding fight now directly involves Deerfield through state Rep. Bob Morgan, who insists any new money for Chicago Public Schools must be matched with support for districts statewide. Gov. JB Pritzker, fresh off a major suburban teachers union endorsement, is casting doubt on Chicago's $150 million ask, warning lawmakers must consider all Illinois schools, including those serving Deerfield families.
   

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Ok Deerfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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