Kevin Bessler

Kevin Bessler reports on statewide issues in Illinois for the Center Square. He has over 30 years of experience in radio news reporting throughout the Midwest.

Culture
Reading program connects military service members with schools around country

(The Center Square) – A reading program is connecting U.S. service members with students in schools in Illinois and around the country. Visual Story Time with a Service Member is… Read More

November 13, 2023
Government
Legislators have yet to address extending Illinois’ school choice program

(The Center Square) – Despite hundreds of parents and children chanting for the Invest in Kids extension to be called for a vote, Illinois Democrats have yet to do so. The… Read More

November 8, 2023
Public Education
Former Mrs. America joins call to save Illinois’ school choice program

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ only school choice program is running out of time. The Invest in Kids scholarship tax credit program will come to an end unless lawmakers lift… Read More

October 13, 2023
Government
Sexually explicit library books subject of Congressional hearing

(The Center Square) – The books being made available to children in public schools and libraries was the topic of a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, with an Illinois law… Read More

September 13, 2023
Government
New Illinois law closes loophole to prevent sexual grooming of students

(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law fortifies existing legislation aimed at preventing the sexual grooming of students by teachers and staff. The law is named after Illinois resident… Read More

August 8, 2023