In recent years, neighboring states such as Wisconsin and Indiana have enacted landmark education reform. But here in Illinois, many of these reforms have yet to be implemented. On Thursday, an education policy researcher from the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute will discuss how Illinois can reform its government school system in a way that improves educational outcomes and puts parents in the drivers seat.

WHAT: Kankakee County Republican Party Meeting hosts a discussion on the future of school choice in Illinois

FEATURED SPEAKER: Joshua Dwyer, director of education reform at the Illinois Policy Institute

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Kankakee Republican Committee headquarters, 15 Meadowview Center, Kankakee, IL 60901

COST: Free

MEDIA ALERT: Joshua will be available for interviews before and immediately following the event.