Can your employer or school mandate you get the COVID-19 vaccine? State lawmakers battle over the budget. Replacing Illinois’ lead service lines. And millions of dollars for public art.

• Vaccine Mandates Legal but Employment Experts Say Incentives May Work Better
• Democrats Committed to Remap in May, but Uncommitted on Data to Draw From
• State Lawmakers Advance Bill to Replace Toxic Lead Service Lines
• Philanthropic Groups Step Up in Last Minute Tribune Talks
• How to Stay Informed and Avoid Burnout from 24-7 Media
• City Officials Launch $60M Arts Recovery Plan