Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Illinois' treatment of people with disabilities, focusing on state-run institutions like Choate.
Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Legislation would require families to notify local schools if they homeschool their children.
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
Under the Homeschool Act, families would be required to tell their school districts when they decide to homeschool their children,...
Illinois banned life sentences for young offenders—but not for those already behind bars
Illinois banned life without parole for young offenders - but not for those already behind bars. A new bill could...
Five big obstacles to opening child care facilities in rural Illinois
Though the state faces a critical child care shortage, the government has not made it easy to open new facilities....
“All our future money is gone”: The impossible task of providing child care in rural Illinois
Though the governor promised to make Illinois “the best state” to raise young children, child care continues to disappear.
East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty
Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs
Illinois has made ‘significant progress’ but not yet met mandates of 2011 Ligas consent decree, judge rules
In Cairo, massive 3D printer provides affordable housing hope
Machine to build first new home in Illinois’ southernmost city in 50 years
The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival.
Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling...
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