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Legislation pending in the Illinois state senate would shift some funding for public schools from wealthy suburban districts to those with lower property…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner has released figures breaking down how much each Illinois school district would receive next year under his…
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PAXTON, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner says an overhaul of Illinois' outdated school funding formula can be done over time. Rauner supports a rewrite but…
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In the midst of the ninth month of budget stalemate, Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed a slight increase in funds for public schools. But state school…
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Peoria Public School board members this morning were joined by political leaders, educators and parents advocating for a change to Illinois’ school…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers continue to struggle to find a viable solution to the state's 20-year-long problem funding education.Members…
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Illinois' school funding formula relies heavily on property taxes, resulting in deep disparities in districts’ levels of spending. When the state school…
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CHICAGO (AP) - One of the state's top Democrats says an overhaul of the formula Illinois uses to fund public schools should be a top priority this year.…
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A plan advertised as a compromise on one of Governor Bruce Rauner's top goals failed to muster enough support to get through the state Senate. Illinois…
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An Illinois senator says he's altering controversial school funding legislation to increase its chances of passage. Andy Manar proposed a measure last…