Session slog ends in $56B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports
Local governments will receive the same percentage of income tax revenue as last year despite a proposal from the governor ...
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Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged
Illinois lawmakers approved the budget just after 4 a.m. Monday morning.
Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools
As lawmakers piece together a state budget, public school funding looms large.
Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps
First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, but achievement gaps remain.
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
Illinois lawmakers are watching Congress to see whether federal action will require them to return to Springfield to amend the ...
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
After-school programs continue push for state aid
After-school programs push for $50M in next year’s budget while still waiting for this year’s money to be released.
Lawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
Bills moving forward in Springfield include a plan that will allow fewer seniors to have to take driving exams to ...
Senate Democrats champion program to streamline Illinois college applications
A bill in play in the Illinois Senate aims to streamline the college application processes in the state.
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