5 problems with report implying Illinois is growing. Problem No. 1: it’s not
5 problems with report implying Illinois is growing. Problem No. 1: it’s not
Authors left out key data that contradicted their findings to claim Illinois’ population is growing. Evidence Illinois is shrinking comes independently from the IRS, U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois Department of Revenue and multiple moving companies.
By Bryce Hill
Democratic state lawmakers file bill extending school choice
Democratic state lawmakers file bill extending school choice
Chicago state Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar filed a bill that would extend Invest in Kids scholarships through 2028 but would cut total tax credits by one-third and therefore the number of scholarships. Another bill would make the program permanent.
By Dylan Sharkey
Students at Illinois capitol to demand last-minute scholarship rescue
Students at Illinois capitol to demand last-minute scholarship rescue
Hundreds of students and school choice advocates were at the Illinois House chambers to let state representatives know they expect them to save the Invest in Kids Act for low-income students.
By Jess Plowman
Illinois city outlaws trick-or-treating beyond age 12
Illinois city outlaws trick-or-treating beyond age 12
Some Illinois communities see regulating any mischief on Halloween as a real treat. Belleville prohibits anyone older than 12 from trick-or-treating, with fines up to $1,000.
By Dylan Sharkey
Students filling Statehouse to save Illinois’ school choice program
Students filling Statehouse to save Illinois’ school choice program
The Illinois General Assembly was greeted back to Springfield by private school students pushing them to save the state scholarship program for low-income students. Thousands more are expected Oct. 25.
By Jess Plowman
Vallas: What you should be asking about Chicago mayor’s budget
Vallas: What you should be asking about Chicago mayor’s budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a budget that does little to improve the city or advance his many progressive initiatives. Here’s what it does, and what Chicagoans should be asking city leaders about what it could be.
By Paul Vallas
Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships mostly go to Black, Hispanic students
Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships mostly go to Black, Hispanic students
Low-income students from across Illinois receive Invest in Kids scholarships, with the majority going to Black and Hispanic students.
By Mailee Smith
Chicago Teachers Union funds lawmakers; record shows it gets what it wants
Chicago Teachers Union funds lawmakers; record shows it gets what it wants
With the Illinois General Assembly’s veto session approaching, here’s what the Chicago Teachers Union has pushed in Springfield so far in 2023.
By Mailee Smith
Pritzker says he would sign Invest in Kids extension
Pritzker says he would sign Invest in Kids extension
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would extend the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program if a bill reaches his desk. State lawmakers on Oct. 24 return to Springfield.
By Dylan Sharkey
April Colette
April Colette
“The teachers unions are basically playing hardline partisan politics when our children’s education is at stake."
Another poll finds Illinoisans strongly back school choice scholarships
Another poll finds Illinoisans strongly back school choice scholarships
Democrats’ pollster found Illinois voters strongly support Invest in Kids scholarships for low-income students. The results were similar to other polls, and again tell state lawmakers voters want them to save school choice.
By Dylan Sharkey