Partisan politics influence Illinois' nonpartisan local elections as both parties back candidates in April 1 municipal races.

Rural Illinois schools struggle with a growing teacher shortage, relying on retirees and fast-track certifications to cope.

Jessie Nguyen is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides ...

Illinois schools tackle a statewide teacher shortage using retirees, substitutes, and policy changes to fill vacancies.

Illinois educators highlight low pay and poor working conditions as key obstacles to teacher recruitment and retention.

Homeschool advocates rally at the Illinois Capitol, opposing a proposed bill that would introduce new oversight requirements.

Gov. JB Pritzker proposes banning cellphones during classroom instruction, citing distractions, but with key exemptions.

Illinois voters chose to keep the current state flag in an advisory vote, but lawmakers will make the final decision on its ...

Lawmakers debate mass transit reforms as Chicago-area agencies face a $771M funding gap, pushing for oversight and ...

A high school student helps draft a bill requiring Illinois libraries to stock opioid overdose meds and train staff in ...

Illinois lawmakers debate federal Medicaid cuts, warning of major impacts on health care access and state funding.