Center Square: Illinois families could benefit if school choice bill in U.S. House passes
Congress is considering school choice legislation that could help Illinois families after the state’s Invest in Kids Act expired last year.
Chicago Tribune: Legislators say they’re still skeptical about public funding for new White Sox stadium after team-sponsored cruise
Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday said they remained unmoved over the prospect of public funding for a new White Sox stadium a day after the team and real estate developers hosted an event that included a Chicago River cruise to the proposed site for a new ballpark.
Sun-Times: Facing a $1 billion budget gap, Brandon Johnson hasn’t said if he’ll take a pay raise next year
Johnson and other elected officials had until Sunday to reject the 4.1% pay raise. At least two alderpersons have said they won’t take it.
Daily Illini: Illinois has the third highest average in-state tuition — here’s why
Dylan Sharkey, assistant editor at the Illinois Policy Institute, a nonprofit research organization that aims to represent taxpayers in the state, said the number reflects not just the University of Illinois System, but the average of all public universities in the state.
Central Illinois Proud: Peoria County residents discuss opposition to windmill farms
The group “No to Peoria County Windmills” met at the American Legion in Brimfield Tuesday night, informing residents about the potential drawbacks to wind turbine farms.