Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union restricts public school choice, too

By Paul Vallas

09/22/2023

Stacy Davis Gates’ hypocrisy isn’t just about denying families the private school choices she enjoys. It’s also a blatant attack on public school options, particularly public charter schools.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

How you can help save school choice in Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

09/22/2023

Some Illinois lawmakers and the Chicago Teachers Union want to cut off 9,600 students across the state from attending a school of their choice. Here’s how you can save their scholarships before they expire at the end of 2023.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

Union bosses pay lobbyist big bucks to kill school choice as he sends his kids to private school

By Mailee Smith

09/20/2023

Sean Denney, director of government relations at the Illinois Education Association, makes four times more than the average family receiving an Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship. He can afford private school for his children but is trying to end that option for others.

TAGS: IEA-NEA: Illinois Education Association, Invest in Kids

Stacy Davis Gates’ income is 483% more than families she wants denied scholarships

By Mailee Smith

09/20/2023

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates makes over $262,000 a year. The average household income of the families receiving Invest in Kids scholarships is just $45,046. She chose a private school for her child, but wants to kill the option for 9,600 low-income students.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates

Vallas: Chicago can use home rule powers to curb crime

By Paul Vallas

09/19/2023

The SAFE-T Act could make it too hard for Chicago to detain offenders. Residents can’t afford that when the city is already amid a violent crime surge. Chicago leaders should use home rule powers to create a city public safety act.

TAGS: crime

There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?

By Joe Tabor

09/18/2023

After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.

TAGS: SAFE-T Act

How Illinois public school measures fail to add up

By Hannah Schmid

09/15/2023

Contradictory metrics statewide point to poor accountability and grade promotion standards in Illinois. Low-income parents seeking alternatives are hamstrung as lawmakers weigh ending Illinois’ only school choice program.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Where 9,600 low-income students find private-school choices

By Dylan Sharkey

09/15/2023

Invest in Kids scholarships helped more than 9,600 low-income students across Illinois attend a private school that better fit their needs. Here’s who represents their interests in Springfield.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

Report claims union support is increasing, but not for Illinois government unions

By Mailee Smith

09/15/2023

A recent report by a pro-union Illinois organization claims nationwide support for unions is increasing, including in Illinois. The Illinois part is wrong, at least for government unions. Here are three things you need to know about Illinois unions.

TAGS: unions

Government union power unleashed on Illinois House speaker

By Mailee Smith

09/14/2023

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch – who supported an Illinois constitutional amendment granting government unions unprecedented power – is reportedly refusing to meet with a union seeking to represent his own staff.

TAGS: Chris Welch

Illinois

Vallas: Chicago Teachers Union restricts public school choice, too

How you can help save school choice in Illinois

Union bosses pay lobbyist big bucks to kill school choice as he sends his kids to private school

Stacy Davis Gates’ income is 483% more than families she wants denied scholarships

Vallas: Chicago can use home rule powers to curb crime

There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?

How Illinois public school measures fail to add up

Where 9,600 low-income students find private-school choices

Report claims union support is increasing, but not for Illinois government unions

Government union power unleashed on Illinois House speaker

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Report Archive

Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students