Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.
In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.
Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences
High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.
Alpine Fireside, a 99-bed skilled, intermediate and shelter care center in Rockford, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.
The following actions were taken on Jan. 29 in the House on House bill HR52 ("congrats-isp director schmitz"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".
Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.
On Jan. 29, 2019, Jordon and Andrea Babcock sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2132 Edge Rock Road, Rockton to Cartus Financial Corp. for $169,000.
More than 82.9 percent of teachers stay at South Beloit Sr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.
The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.
More than 82.6 percent of teachers stay at Beyer Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.
More than 92.4 percent of teachers stay at Pecatonica High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.