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.
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass
Illinois lawmakers send a host of education policy change proposals to Gov. Pritzker.
Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged
Illinois lawmakers approved the budget just after 4 a.m. Monday morning.
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly
The governor issued a statement saying he would sign the bills.
Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds
State struggles again to get money out the door for after-school programs.
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Federal drug discount expansion proposal may cost Illinois millions, agency head says
Debate continues over expansion of 340B discount drug program
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
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