Benton to Join Newly Formed Teacher Vacancies Working Group

PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is increasing his efforts to solve the  Illinois teacher shortage by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group,  chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will work to find...

Chung to Join Newly Formed Teacher Shortage Working Group

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is increasing her focus on addressing the state’s high levels of teaching vacancies by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville,...

Manley Hosts Free Shred Event for Locals

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host a free community drive-thru shred event on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Center,...

Stuart to Lead Working Group Focused on Teacher Staffing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has been selected by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to lead a legislative working group formed in order to focus Illinois’ response to widespread difficulties with teaching vacancies. “I...