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.

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 ...

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

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

Illinois faces withheld USDA funds impacting food programs and farmers. Gov. Pritzker warns of further budget cuts.

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

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

Illinois lawmakers' revenue forecast is $737M lower than Gov. Pritzker’s budget, raising concerns about spending and taxes.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker critiques Trump’s policies, invokes Nazi history, and presents a $55.2B state budget proposal.

Illinois lawmakers and advocates push energy reforms to tackle rising electricity prices and grid reliability concerns.