Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds
State struggles again to get money out the door for after-school programs.
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Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
The arrest comes 18 months after authorities first received a tip.
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Changes in federal social programs could threaten school funding in low-income areas.
State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools
As lawmakers piece together a state budget, public school funding looms large.
Rideshare driver unionization, human composting bills among 264 to advance
Many bills approved by House committees are expected to be further amended before receiving a vote by the full chamber.
Carterville coach at center of sexual abuse investigation has history of disciplinary action
Public records reveal that an assistant football coach in Carterville who’s under investigation for criminal sexual abuse had previously been ...
Pritzker calls for setting new higher education attainment goals
Executive order creates new working group to recommend plans for increasing postsecondary attainment.
Carterville assistant football coach on leave is subject of investigators’ subpoenas
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Board of Education have requested personnel and other records as part ...
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The plan includes new taxes on social media companies but keeps spending relatively flat from the current year.
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