Culture
Critics say Gov. Pritzker’s budget is ‘woke wishlist’(The Center Square) – Illinois’ governor is calling out what he calls “carnival barkers” while critics say his plan for the state is a “woke wishlist.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed… Read More
Public Education
Not a single student is proficient in reading or math at 55 Chicago schools(Daily Caller) – In 55 Chicago Public Schools, not one student met grade level expectations in either math or reading during the 2021-2022 school year, according to a Wirepoints report. Read More
Public Education
Illinois schools underperforming despite increased funding(The Center Square) – Public education advocates say Illinois' evidence-based funding model has adequately funded schools. However, one lawmaker says students are still underperforming. Illinois’ evidence-based K-12 schools funding model… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Federal judge in Illinois’ gun ban cases orders state to show ‘each and every item banned’(The Center Square) – Three federal lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban made some movement Monday as a federal judge ordered a response from the state to show “each and every… Read More
Illinois
GOP lawmakers urge for policies to address Illinois’ increased energy costs(The Center Square) – Energy prices in Illinois are increasing and Republican lawmakers are blaming the governor's energy policies. This week, Ameren Illinois said its costs… Read More
Second Amendment
Lawmaker says state police should ‘hold off’ enforcing Illinois’ gun ban while challenges play out(The Center Square) – With few details made public about enforcement efforts taken by the Illinois State Police over Illinois’ gun ban, some are saying the law enforcement agency should… Read More
Public Education
Illinois State Board of Education names new state superintendent of schools(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education has named its 31st state superintendent of education, but not everyone is on board with the selection. Tony Sanders was… Read More
Crime
Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates(The Center Square) – Candidates in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election say incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not done enough to stop crime. Earlier this week, Lightfoot broke… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Illinois State Rifle Association files federal lawsuit against Pritzker’s gun ban(The Center Square) – The first federal lawsuit against Illinois’ gun ban and registry has been announced by the Illinois State Rifle Association. It follows two others that were filed… Read More
Illinois
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees ready for governor(The Center Square) – A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. Read More
Guns, Illinois
List of more than 170 banned guns in Illinois could grow; mandatory registration coming(The Center Square) – The list of about 170 different semi-automatic guns now banned in Illinois could change, with state police being granted the authority to update the list “as… Read More
Public Education
Lightfoot criticized for soliciting CPS students to campaign for ‘extra credit;’ investigations launched(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is drawing criticism over leaked emails of her campaign asking public school students for help her re-election bid in exchange for "extra credit."… Read More
Crime, Illinois
Prosecutors describe conspiracy in case against former Illinois House Speaker Madigan, others(The Center Square) – Prosectors outlined their case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and four other defendants in a legal motion that provides new details about the alleged… Read More
Elections, Illinois
More than 30,700 mail-in ballots in Illinois for November election were rejected; more fraud possible(The Center Square) – About 30,700 mail-in ballots in Illinois were rejected statewide in last year’s November election, according to preliminary data from the Illinois State Board of Elections. Read More
Public Education
Hundreds of cases of sexually predatory behavior reported in Chicago Public SchoolsA report last week revealed a staggering number of alleged teacher-on-student sexual assaults at Chicago Public Schools. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) closed cases on over 600 reports… Read More
Public Education
Legislation advances mandating Illinois schools teach sex ed in all grades(The Center Square) – The battle over whether Illinois schools should adopt the National Sex Education Standards continues. Legislation in Springfield would mandate the standards for schools. Currently, school… Read More
Illinois, Second Amendment
Gun rights activists in Illinois actually want an aggressive gun control bill that’s easier to kill in court(The Center Square) – With a lame duck session for the Illinois statehouse set to begin, all eyes were on what happens with a proposed gun ban. Read More
Government
Chicago Public Schools holds students hostage by trapping them in a broken systemIf public education in Chicago wasn’t already bad enough, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is now holding some students hostage – by trying to get rid of a school choice… Read More
Culture, Public Education
States resort to desperate measures to make up for pandemic learning loss(Daily Caller) – State leaders are implementing new ways to boost their students’ academic scores after recent reports found that national averages plummeted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Government
Several new Illinois laws affect the education system(The Center Square) – A host of new laws go into effect in 2023 that will affect education in Illinois. In the wake of school shootings across the country, there… Read More