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Lilly Attends Local School Board Meeting to Discuss Education Funding, Inclusive Policies

Dec 13, 2018 | Lilly

CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended a community meeting at Oak Park’s District 97 to discuss state education funding and the adoption of a new school equity policy. “There is no doubt that education is a very important aspect of our...

As Education Funding Hangs in the Balance, Willis Urges Governor to Prioritize the Wellbeing of Children

Jul 17, 2017 | Willis

NORTHLAKE, Ill. – As the next school year approaches, and the state still does not have the required evidence-based education funding formula in place, Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, issued the following statement: “The bi-partisan state budget that cuts billions in...

D’Amico Backs Pass Education Funding Reform To Offer Much-Needed Relief to Chicago Public Schools

Jun 30, 2017 | D'Amico

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Offering additional funds to cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools (CPS), state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, voted to pass reform that dramatically reshapes education funding in Illinois and creates a fairer, more equitable system to provide...

Parents, Educators Call on Governor to Negotiate Budget, Fund Schools

Jun 22, 2017 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Parents and teachers demanded Gov. Bruce Rauner return to the table and negotiate an honest budget that funds schools at a budget hearing Thursday. “If my children’s school isn’t able to open this fall, I put the blame squarely on Governor Rauner...

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

Jun 8, 2017 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – After many years of working with legislators, local school districts and advocates, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, helped pass legislation that makes changes to the current education funding formula and brings more money to schools in the...

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