Government
Illinois lawmakers fail to extend school choice program for low-income familiesÂLow-income students in Illinois may lose their school choice scholarships by the end of the year after state legislators failed to address it last week. During a three-day veto session,… Read More
Government
Legislators have yet to address extending Illinois’ school choice program(The Center Square) â 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
Government
Families push to extend Illinoisâ school choice program at start of veto session(The Center Square) â As members of each party lay out their priorities with the start of fall veto session at the Illinois statehouse, scores of school kids benefiting from… Read More
Government
Pritzker will sign Invest in Kids extension but details up to legislators(The Center Square) â Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he will support extending the Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program that expires at the end of the year, but it’s… Read More
Public Education
Former Mrs. America joins call to save Illinois’ school choice program(The Center Square) â Illinoisâ 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
Government
Group says Illinois parents should know sex ed opt-out rights(The Center Square) â As the new school year is well underway, a parentâs rights advocacy group is urging Illinois families to know what their options are concerning sex education… Read More
Government
Illinois lawmakers react to Missouri law protecting minors from transgender procedures(The Center Square) â Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will support any family who moves to Illinois from Missouri after a new law in the Show Me State bans procedures… Read More
Government
Sexually explicit library books subject of Congressional hearing(The Center Square) â 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
Public Education
Union president’s school choice hypocrisy sparks debate over Illinois’ expiring program(The Center Square) â Officials from across Illinois are sharing their views on whether the state should extend the Invest In Kids school choice scholarship program, which is set to expire… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Teachers Union leader opposed school choice, reportedly sends her child to private schoolMany leaders who oppose school choice have been known to send their children to private schools. This includes both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala… Read More
Government
School choice scholarship renewal âthe fightâ of Illinoisâ veto session(The Center Square) â With a new school year underway or about to begin for students in schools across Illinois, some attending a private school using scholarships from the Invest… Read More
Public Education
School board fires teacher after parents complain about âSatan worshipâ social media posts(Daily Caller News Foundation) â An Illinois school board fired an art teacher Sunday after parents complained the educator was posting about âSatan worshipâ and violence on social media, according… Read More
Public Education
Illinois public school teacher arrested and charged with grooming a studentAn Illinois high school teacher was arrested by the Rockford Police Department on grooming charges Friday. Marshall Pratt, 61, was investigated by the departmentâs Sensitive Crimes Unit after he was… Read More
Government
Multi-occupancy genderless bathrooms are now legal in Illinois(The Center Square) â Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure that allows multi-occupancy bathrooms in the Land of Lincoln to be genderless if a business or public institution chooses. Read More
Government
New Illinois law closes loophole to prevent sexual grooming of students(The Center Square) â 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
Government
Abortion activists turn to legislation to target pregnancy care centers, pro-life advocate warns(The Daily Signal) â Pro-abortion forces have moved from physically attacking pro-life pregnancy care centers to weaponizing legislation against them, according to the Rev. Jim Harden. In recent… Read More
Public Education
Some question taxpayer cost of Illinois law mandating full day kindergarten(The Center Square) â Future kindergartners in Illinois will be spending more time in the classroom. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law requiring school districts to establish a… Read More
Public Education
Judge denies Chicago Public Schoolsâ attempt to commandeer charter schoolsChicago Public Schoolsâ campaign to take over two charter schools has been shot down in court. CPS has been trying to close two charter schools run by Urban Prep Academies,… Read More
Public Education
Thousands on waiting list as Illinois school choice program set to expire(The Center Square) â Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour says thereâs a reason why parents came out in support of the Invest in Kids scholarship by a nearly 3-1 margin… Read More
Culture
Freedom Caucus calls for Illinois public libraries to withdraw from American Library Association(The Center Square) â Some Illinois Republicans want public libraries in the state to withdraw from the American Library Association. Public libraries have been a hotly debated topic in recent… Read More