At least 31 states have said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.
Peoria Public Schools is adopting evidence-based practices.
Twelve county boards to date have adopted resolutions pushing for the governor to opt into a donor-funded federal program for academic needs.
Chicago grew for a third straight year, but the growth is slowing down compared to previous years.
A federal judge found Cook County liable for damages to taxpayers who lost the equity in their homes because of an unconstitutional state law.
The governor’s proposal would face challenges.
The amount of state and local taxes paid here also is near the nation’s highest.
Revamping how the state decides on spending would improve responsibility and transparency.
The state should follow others by passing reforms that would make building housing easier and cheaper.
The area resumed a long decline in April after three months of modest expansion.
On July 1 the state tax will hit almost 50 cents a gallon. Lawmakers made automatic annual hikes.