Slaughter Backs Elected Chicago School Board

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to give local parents a voice in their children’s education by requiring members of the Chicago School Board to be elected by local residents. “I believe parents and community members...

Halpin Works to Reduce College Costs for Veterans

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans would have more affordable access to higher education under a bill backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, which allows out-of-state veterans attending public universities in Illinois to attend at the cost of an Illinois resident....

Stuart Congratulates Illinois Teacher of the Year Susan Converse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To honor her selection as Teacher of the Year, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently welcomed Edwardsville High School special education teacher Susan Converse to the Capitol to congratulate her on the House floor and add her name to...