Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation...
Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
Despite claims, Illinois says its voter rolls are accurate and up to date.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Prosecutors allege corruption scheme but supporters see possible racial motivation.
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI
Education officials navigate complex issues brought on by emerging technology.
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Illinois school finance data shows some improvement on spending equity; tax inequities persist.
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
The letter, dated Tuesday, July 7, was addressed to ISBE Executive Director Bernadette Matthews.
New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations
New agency takes charge of childcare licensing, preschools and early interventions, among other programs.
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
Illinois develops plan calculated to lift student math performance.
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
Estimated 10,000 noncitizens to lose health coverage as Illinois lawmakers implement part of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’
Lawmakers at the end of session try to appease both sides in drug pricing controversy
Federal drug discount program becomes an issue for state lawmakers.
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