Robert Brutvan, Illinois Policy Institute News
Illinois' 'extreme' risk of gerrymandering becomes reality through congressional map
The Illinois congressional map proposal released by Democrats has districts that are far from compact, snaking to catch and avoid populations. Republicans label it the ‘Nancy Pelosi Protection Plan.’
Illinois lawmakers ask if school mask mandate discipline went too far
The Illinois State Board of Education might have overstepped its authority by yanking recognition of schools that defied a statewide mask mandate. State lawmakers have asked the board to clarify those rules.
Pritzker asked what COVID-19 measure will let Illinoisans ditch masks
A state lawmaker has asked Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the metrics needed to drop statewide mask mandates. He also called for public hearings on masking harms to student development, others in Illinois.
Chicago public schools to pay $850 million in interest on $500 million loan
The loan will not be paid off until current kindergarteners are in their mid-30s.