Report author: Illinois has 'unique' debt problem

(The Center Square) – According to a new report, Illinois is one of five states with more than $30,000 in debt per capita.

Illinois Quick Hits: Report card shows gains following state change in benchmarks

(The Center Square) – After Illinois changed student assessment performance levels last year, the state board of education says student proficiency increased in all three tested subjects.

Pritzker promotes $156M in taxpayer funds for housing before election

(The Center Square) – Illinois announced new funding across multiple programs to make housing more affordable just days ahead of the election, while the funds were approved by the governor as far back as June

California woman accused of killing trans son-in-law puts blame on husband in new docs: reports

Shili Chen claims husband Shouyong Zhang fired the fatal shots that killed Jonathan McKinsey in a Dublin, California, park amid a bitter custody battle.

Sheriff's department gives update on Nancy Guthrie case 9 months after kidnapping

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department gave an update in the Nancy Guthrie missing person’s case Friday, saying the department continuing to work to advance the case.

Oregon teacher who wrestled shotgun from school gunman shares emotional message after attack

Cassidy Schutz, the Silver Rail Elementary teacher who wrestled a gunman's shotgun away from him, has broken her silence on the deadly Bend Oregon shooting.

Over half of Chicago students below grade level in math, reading

Most CPS students struggle with math and reading. Nearly 2-in-5 were chronically absent.

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Illinois public schools set record-high graduation rate, despite low math, reading scores

Yet 40% remain below grade level in reading and 60% in math.

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Pritzker fact check: Was increasing the minimum wage the ‘right thing’ for Illinois?

The governor stands by his increase despite Illinois’ unemployment rate averaging third-highest in the U.S.

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4 Illinois counties to vote on an extra sales tax for schools

Property taxes haven’t declined when the extra County School Facility Occupation Tax was added.

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