Governor Signs Molly’s Law
A legislative package known as Molly’s Law was signed by the Governor that will strengthen the state’s Freedom of Information Act and extend the period
July 22, 2016
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SAT Returns for High School Students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced it will end the controversial PARCC assessment test for high school students during the upcoming 2016-17 school
July 18, 2016
Rezin appointed to bipartisan Commission to reform school funding formula
Chicago, IL – State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) will serve on the Illinois School Funding Reform Commission, after being appointed by Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno
July 12, 2016
Veterans Affairs seeks nominations for Veteran and Business of the Year
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking help from the public to honor the outstanding work of military veterans and businesses who have made
July 8, 2016
Board of Education releases funding info for schools
The ISBE has recently revised its school funding forecast with data from the recent education budget passed by the Illinois General Assembly, showing every single
July 8, 2016
Rauner and Republicans continue push for full balanced budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been touring the state to let residents know how the recent stopgap and school budgets will help keep the state operating
July 8, 2016
Give your feedback about PARCC
The State Assessment Review Committee (SARC) is conducting a “PARCC listening tour” to collect feedback from students, parents, teachers, and administrators about the second year
July 6, 2016
Rezin: Budget action is finally the good news needed for schools, the vulnerable, and the state
After months of gridlock, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Peru) says she was “ecstatic” to vote for a bi-partisan budget plan June 30 that ensures schools
June 30, 2016
Firework Displays Across Illinois
Click on this link to see a list of firework displays, their time and location, across Illinois.
June 29, 2016