Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

Senate Bill 3 marks an important step in the right direction for local government consolidation, but there’s more to be done.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendments to Senate Bill 1 would bring nearly $25 million more to the 10 Illinois school districts with the highest black student enrollment outside of Chicago.

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

All Senate Democrats and one Republican voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner and pass Senate Bill 1 in its original form, including a bailout for Chicago Public Schools.

State Sen. Andy Manar and other defenders of Senate Bill 1 shouldn’t be fighting to put a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own districts.

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

All Illinois school districts would receive more state money than last year.

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.