The average Chicago Public Schools teacher will see their salary increase to more than $114,000 by the 2027-2028 school year. Just the raises will cost Chicagoans up to $1.25 billion.

Illinois state lawmakers are trying to ban landlords from using credit histories to judge potential tenants. Doing so could ...

House Bill 2827 would extensively regulate both homeschools and private schools in ways that could seriously violate ...

The Illinois Federation of Teachers represents educators in 200 districts in Illinois. But just 26% of its spending in 2024 ...

Unemployment in Illinois remains stubbornly high. February’s unemployment rate was the fifth highest in the nation at 4.8%.

As a mother, teacher and support for homeschooling families, this overactive government intervention pains my heart.” ...

The “Homeschool Act” adds taxpayer costs and exposes families’ religion and private information – all in the name of curbing ...

Bill sponsors for a second time amended the ‘Homeschool Act’ as they tried to blunt the heavy criticism of the constitutional ...

Illinois lawmakers are looking at a bill that would cut sales taxes during back-to-school shopping. Illinois hasn’t had a ...

Illinois House Bill 1814 would legalize more affordable options such as duplexes and townhomes for working families. If the ...

Hair braiders across Illinois may face fewer restrictions on their trade. The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill ...

A note added to House Bill 2827 shows it likely will add costs for school districts, regional offices of education and even ...