SPRINGFIELD — House Republicans on May 22 repeated their opposition to a graduated income tax amendment touted by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker. In the fourth news conference in as…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proposing a budget that includes legalized marijuana and sports betting, and a tax on insurance companies. In his first budget address, given Feb. 20, Pritzker…
Amanda Pilger thought she was prepared to be the perfect mom. She had baby-sat for years, taught youth swimming lessons in the summer, studied education in college and even taught….
Oswego Community Unit School District Board members have reviewed and proposed a budget plan that reduces its expenses by more than $7 million, in a move they called “the right…
The lawmakers tasked with fixing how Illinois distributes funds to its public schools want to keep a laser-like focus, but that means a lot of other school funding issues are being…
State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) remembers her time as a public school teacher and the continual issue she had with classroom supplies. Early one school year, she broke the stapler…
Starting Illinois teachers could soon be guaranteed a $40,000 salary. The Illinois House has passed legislation that would require that every school district in the state provide a…
The Illinois State Board of Education released ranked annual financial reports for every school district in the state based on 2016 numbers on April 13. In spite of economic uncertainty,…
Potawatomi seeking to operate ...
A confirmation has been obtained that the Milwaukee-based Potawatami Hotel and Casino ...
Peoria’s PlayHouse Children’s Museum ...
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum may be one of the newest facilities ...
Five teens charged with ...
Five teenagers have been charged with felony murder after an alleged attempt ...
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Police helping with school supply collection
The Pekin Police Department is working with ...
