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.

Public Education
New law borrows $1 billion to extend pension buyout option for Illinois state employees, including educators

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Thursday a measure that borrows $1 billion to extend the existing pension buyout program for Illinois state employees for… Read More

May 6, 2022
Public Education
Measure would eliminate standardized testing for young Illinois students

(The Center Square) – Legislation advancing through the Illinois statehouse would prohibit standardized testing for students in pre-K through second grade. House Bill 5285, also known as… Read More

March 14, 2022