Pritzker pours cold water on using Meta windfall for Chicago Schools funding
Pritzker said that "one-time money should really be used for one-time needs."
Chicago Teachers Union
Welch ‘committed’ to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's "committed" to supporting a supplemental budget bill for Chicago Public Schools.
Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up
Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Some Democrats are pushing for more tax hikes while Republicans call for spending and tax cuts.
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2026 remain on track after the largest receipting month of April
Stratton urges Democrats to offer ‘bold’ solutions, not the ‘bare minimum’
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton isn’t backing off her progressive policy proposals, such as a $25 hourly federal minimum wage and ...
New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.
Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds
Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its ...
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