Illinois’ comeback story starts here. Pritzker fact check: Was increasing the minimum wage the ‘right thing’ for Illinois? Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups give nearly $1.5 million so far to ...
Over half of Chicago Public Schools students are below grade level in math and reading, despite an 83% graduation rate.
Yet 40% remain below grade level in reading and 60% in math. Reading proficiency improved and the high school graduation rate ...
Gov. Pritzker claims the $15 minimum wage helped Illinois workers. Data shows state job levels remain below 2018 peaks while ...
Voters in several Illinois counties will weigh in on a proposed new sales tax, pitched as a funding source for schools.
The Chicago Teachers Union achieved a 40% success rate during the 104th Illinois General Assembly, lobbying on 59 bills.
Republican governors also rejected legislation passed by legislatures their own party controls. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe ...
Compare the 2026 Chicago school board president candidates to see where they stand on spending, taxes, and charter schools.