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Ep. 21: Incremental pension reform with Adam Schuster

Ep. 21: Incremental pension reform with Adam Schuster

When it comes to pensions, it’s unfair to shove more workers into a broken system while the General Assembly drags its feet on real reform. What if, while we continue working toward constitutional pension reform, we could give government workers the option for more flexibility in their retirement now? Adam Schuster joins the Policy Shop...

Illinois teachers push back on COVID-19 vax mandate

Illinois teachers push back on COVID-19 vax mandate

Illinois teachers currently face mandated COVID-19 testing if unvaccinated. The Illinois State Board of Education might remove that option depending on whether it follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandate or a high court decision.

By Dylan Sharkey

Amendment 1 would come between teachers, dedication to students

Amendment 1 would come between teachers, dedication to students

Amendment 1 would give Illinois teachers a permanent right to strike, taking more class time away from teachers who believe their place is with their students instead of on the picket line. Voters will decide Nov. 8.