Illinois
Chicago leads Illinois in mass layoffs; policy researcher says ‘it’s violent crime’(The Center Square) – Amid new reports that Chicago led the state in mass layoffs, a policy researcher says state leaders could do a lot to make Illinois more attractive… Read More
Public Education
Illinois schools to receive taxpayer dollars for special education referrals(The Center Square) – A new law allows Illinois school districts to get reimbursed with taxpayer money for sending their troubled students to both public and private special education programs. Read More
Government
Bill on governor’s desk raises concerns over Illinois courts’ jurisdiction for out-of-state birth certificate changes(The Center Square) – Illinois could soon allow transgender residents to change out-of-state birth certificates and IDs, if the governor signs a bill on his desk. House Bill 5507, which… Read More
Government
Critics question whether mandated relaxation will raise outcomes in Illinois schools(The Center Square) – The governor is expected to sign Senate Bill 2872, which mandates schools to provide relaxation activities for Illinois students. Opponents argue the students’ academic performance is… Read More
Government
Taxpayer funds for homeless new arrival students included in grant expansion(The Center Square) – Illinois House Bill 5407, subject to appropriation, expands the permitted uses of funds received from the Education of Homeless Children and Youth… Read More