Jim Talamonti 

Jim Talamonti  is a contributor for The Center Square.

Public Education
Illinois school districts seek sales tax dollars

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans already face a high tax burden and now DeKalb County school districts are asking voters to raise sales taxes for schools. Sales taxes would go… Read More

August 9, 2024
Homeschools
Home educator offers options for parents who are unhappy with public schools

(The Center Square) – As test scores continue to drop in Illinois’ public schools, a home educator in Chicago is encouraging parents to consider other options. Latasha Fields has been… Read More

July 23, 2024
Public Education
Spending up, test scores down as Chicago mayor rejects staffing cuts

(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson has refused to accept budget savings proposed by Chicago Public Schools administrators. CPS proposed a budget of $9.9 billion for 2025, with $149… Read More

July 17, 2024
Culture
CTU president suggests new teacher contract could cost taxpayers $50B

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union is preparing for collective bargaining talks with the city, and the union’s president suggested the new terms would cost taxpayers $50 billion. Read More

March 6, 2024