Pritzker pours cold water on using Meta windfall for Chicago Schools funding
Pritzker said that "one-time money should really be used for one-time needs."
Illinois Federation of Teachers
School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks
The number of schools at 90% adequacy continues to shrink.
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that
The bill’s sponsor says he’d like to include it in broader end-of-session legislation.
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
Evaluating Illinois’ Evidence-Based Funding model at the 10-year mark.
House approves redistricting amendment, fearing federal Voting Rights Act will be eliminated
Lawmakers could also consider an amendment to create a new tax on millionaires.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of just eight states that have no restrictions on cellphone use in public schools.
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Illinois is among 29 states and Washington, D.C., that are being sued for access to sensitive voter information.
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Lawmakers approved a 2% increase to be distributed only after the governor approves them in writing.
New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.
UPDATED: Appellate court declines to rule on mask mandates; Pritzker to appeal to high court
Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration said Friday it will ask the Illinois Supreme Court for an “expedited review” of an appellate ...
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