Illinois School Districts

Ongoing budget talks at the Illinois Statehouse have shown no real sign of progress. This week, Senate Democrats pressed Governor Bruce Rauner’s...

A new report shows the statewide teacher shortage is felt most acutely in districts with lots of low-income students. But it's also hitting rural and…

For the past 75 years, Illinois has failed to make sufficient contributions to its Teachers Retirement System. As a result, TRS has a massive unfunded…

Thousands of high school juniors in public schools across Illinois will also get to take the ACT college entrance exam courtesy of their districts in…

CHICAGO (AP) - Nearly 150 Illinois public school districts gave bonuses to teachers and administrators last school year. The 144 districts represent 20…

Illinois school districts are increasingly relying on local taxpayers to invest in public schools. Illinois finance data show local taxes and school fees…