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Welch Committed to Fixing School Funding

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Launches Internship Program

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is proud to announce the start of its interns, Keith Davies and Jada Rice, Keith is a...

Stratton Votes to Provide Fair Education Funding, Increase Support for Every School

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At a time when Chicago students are denied educational opportunities available to wealthier suburban students located...

Superintendent, education advocates hold Town Hall in Rockford to share facts on Senate Bill 1

Superintendents and education advocates are coming together with the Fix the Formula Illinois campaign for a Town Hall meeting on...

Gordon-Booth Supports Equitable Education Funding, Additional Money for Local Schools

PEORIA, Ill. – After many years of working with legislators, local school districts and advocates, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth,...

Harris: South Suburban communities would benefit greatly under new education funding formula

SPRINGFIELD – High-poverty suburban school districts, shortchanged for decades under Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation education funding...