Homeschools
Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield. The Homeschool Act in House Bill 2827 would add… Read More
Government
Bill would expel students for at least a year if they commit a sexual assault(The Center Square) – A sexual assault involving school kids in a small central Illinois community has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to take action. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said… Read More
Culture
Cost of Thanksgiving dinner still higher than pre-pandemic prices(The Center Square) – As we get closer to the holiday, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years, but the dinner is still more expensive… Read More
Government
Chicago city leaders unanimously vote down mayor’s property tax hike(The Center Square) – With about six weeks left to get a new city budget passed, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is headed back to the drawing board after his proposal… Read More
Public Education
Reading program connects veterans and students(The Center Square) – Over 1,000 classrooms across the country will be participating in a reading program aimed at connecting service members and students. United Through Reading is… Read More