Government
Opponents call measure ‘union propaganda’ that could be taught in Illinois schools(The Center Square) – A measure seeking to allow high schools around Illinois to observe an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” is ready to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. … Read More
Culture
GOP lawmakers: ‘Outrageous’ Chicago Teachers Union members ‘bully’ for more money(The Center Square) – Starting their Wednesday off with doughnuts and red T-shirts, members of the Chicago Teachers Union rolled their way into Springfield to demand more state taxpayer funding. Read More
Illegal Immigration
Legislator: Migrants attracted to Illinois’ health care, ‘soft-on-crime’ policies(The Center Square) – The Illinois Secretary of State will not provide any facial recognition, search service or photographs from their database to any federal, state or local law… Read More
Education, Illinois
Illinois taxpayers about to be asked to pay for climate education mandates(The Center Square) – Every Illinois public high school would be required to offer a unit of instruction in climate change beginning with the 2025-26 school year, under a bill… Read More
Government
Illinois bill would ban corporal punishment in private schools(The Center Square) – A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking… Read More