Culture
Illinois measure would require âgender neutralâ bathrooms to remove âoffensiveâ urinals(The Center Square) â Lawmakers continue crafting a measure to allow public restrooms in Illinois to be converted to gender neutral multi-occupancy facilities. The House narrowly passed House… Read More
Culture
Illinois House passes bill to penalize libraries that restrict inappropriate children’s books(The Center Square) â Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed… Read More
Public Education
Measure allowing noncitizens to vote in Illinois school board elections receives criticism(The Center Square) â Some see a measure at the statehouse as a threat to democracy by allowing non-citizens in Illinois to vote in school board elections. Others see… Read More
Culture
Critics say Gov. Pritzker’s budget is âwoke wishlistâ(The Center Square) â Illinoisâ governor is calling out what he calls âcarnival barkersâ while critics say his plan for the state is a âwoke wishlist.â Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed… Read More
Public Education
Some question Ayalaâs legacy as Illinoisâ education superintendent sets retirement date(The Center Square) â The outgoing Illinois state superintendent of educationâs legacy is being remembered in different ways. Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzkerâs office announced Illinois State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayalaâs… Read More