Illinois Schools

Educators from Illinois schools and universities are pushing for a graduated income tax to generate revenue for public education and human services.…

Illinois' school funding formula relies heavily on property taxes, resulting in deep disparities in districts’ levels of spending. When the state school…

A budget request from the Illinois State Board of Education would increase state funding to most school districts. Only the wealthiest districts would see…

The makeup of Illinois schools is changing according to information released by the state. If you moved every desk, from every Illinois school, into one…

As Illinois lawmakers grapple with a budget shortfall, a measure to impose a tax on millionaires' income came up short. Adding a surcharge to income over…