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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker today announced his seventh transition team. This one is charged with advising Pritzker on policies for all levels of education,…
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People with disabilities in Illinois said a recent change in state law is endangering their lives. The law limits their home-caregivers to working 45…
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As districts around the state begin reaping the benefits of Illinois' new school funding formula, Democratic lawmakers who just happen to be up for…
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lllinois is in the grips of a severe teacher shortage, but late last week, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation to raise their wages. The bill would’ve…
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Illinois is one step closer to having a budget for next year — the state Senate approved a spending plan late Wednesday night.It follows years of bitter…
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Legislation to expand Illinois’ sales tax for online shopping recently passed the Senate. But it faces several more hurdles before it could become law.The…
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The Illinois Department of Corrections says a major cash crunch has it struggling to keep its facilities running.The warning came Wednesday at a Senate…
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The final piece of Illinois’ education funding overhaul has been signed into law.Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday approved legislation intended to tie up loose…
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For more than 30 years, kids with a certain streak of genius have found a home at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in suburban Chicago. It’s the…
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Comptroller Susana Mendoza is launching a new measure to end, what she calls a "long-standing practice of offshoring staff salaries." Last fiscal year,…