Kendall County's six school districts will receive an extra $6.73 million this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's speech Tuesday night on unity and the importance of passing a state budget stressed a sentiment of urgency Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) says the General Assembly should have been feeling all along.
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) voted Wednesday night to bail out Chicago Public Schools (CPS), shifting state school funding from suburban districts.