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.
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Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois
Study finds people who are born poor continue to earn less than classmates from wealthier families.
Pritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats
Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the last year.
Aqua Illinois customers to see bill increase in the new year
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a reduced Aqua Illinois rate hike with new programs to assist low-income customers.
Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity Network
The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday ...
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