Government
Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk as funding questions loom(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is about to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. State Rep. Mary Beth… Read More
Culture
Illinois bills removing gender-specific language from state statutes spurs debate(The Center Square) – Measures removing gender-specific language from various Illinois laws have cleared the General Assembly. One changes "mother" to "person who gave birth." Another removes gender-specific language… Read More
Public Education
Illinois lawmakers consider making full-day kindergarten mandatory(The Center Square) – A measure that passed the Illinois House would require school districts to implement full-day kindergarten across the state. State Rep. Mary… Read More
Culture
Illinois Senate passes bill to allow AG to shut down ‘limited service pregnancy centers’(The Center Square) – After much debate on the Senate floor, Illinois lawmakers voted to approve a measure prohibiting limited service pregnancy centers from engaging in what the attorney general… Read More
Public Education
Illinois State Board of Education discusses increased spending with House committee(The Center Square) – Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are discussing their 2024 budget proposal, which includes an increase in funding. ISBE members met… Read More