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Education advocates are calling for Illinois to step up its commitment | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

Published March 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM CDT

As the Trump administration dismantles the Department of Education, there's a call for Illinois to increase its support for education funding and supports
A coalition of Black-led nonprofit organizations is calling on legislators to expand state investment in Black communities
Springfield Public Schools considering eliminating Scope because it runs a deficit, but will offer alternatives
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin mulling over whether he will run again
Governor JB Pritzker's proposal to allow community colleges to offer four year programs in some high-demand fields has hit a roadblock