Andrew Hensel

Andrew Hensel has years of experience as a reporter and pre-game host for the Joliet Slammers, and as a producer for the Windy City Bulls. A graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University and Illinois Media…

Culture
Illinois Senate passes bill to allow AG to shut down ‘limited service pregnancy centers’

(The Center Square) – After much debate on the Senate floor, Illinois lawmakers voted to approve a measure prohibiting limited service pregnancy centers from engaging in what the attorney general could… Read More

April 4, 2023
Public Education
Illinois State Board of Education discusses increased spending with House committee

(The Center Square) – Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are discussing their 2024 budget proposal, which includes an increase in funding. ISBE members met with the… Read More

March 16, 2023
Public Education
Measure at Illinois statehouse proposes sex-ed curriculum changes

(The Center Square) – A proposed measure in Springfield aims to set up a task force to examine how certain subjects are taught in Illinois schools. Read More

March 8, 2023
Culture
Multi-occupancy genderless bathroom bill advances at Illinois statehouse

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are advancing a measure that would would allow certain bathrooms in the Land of Lincoln to be genderless. State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, filed … Read More

February 23, 2023
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

February 15, 2023