Illinois Issues: IL Report Card Now Has Even More Data
The Illinois State Board of Education released its new report card on Wednesday. That name makes it sound like gives schools a grade, which it does. But there’s much more to it than that.
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Decatur Teaching Assistants Union Suspends Strike, Without A Contract
Teaching assistants and other aides at the Decatur school district are suspending their strike and returning to work Friday morning.
State Rep. Luis Arroyo Arrested; Illinois Tollway Data; ‘Red State Blues’ Book About U.S. Conservatism; Tech Superhero from Normal, IL
State Rep. Luis Arroyo has been indicted on public corruption charges. Now, his Democratic colleagues are taking steps to expel him from the General Assembly. Plus, the Illinois Tollway has a huge amount of data on who uses electronic I-Passes, and when it's used. Reporting from WBEZ shows that just about anyone can request that information. Also, author Matt Grossmann of "Red State Blues" joins us to talk about the "conservative revolution." And, a "ransomware superhero" in Normal has helped thousands of people across the country and around the world battle malicious software attacking their computers, all for free.
Economy Is Key Driver As Community College Enrollment Declines Again
Enrollment declined at Illinois community colleges again this fall, driven in part by a strong economy and low unemployment.
A Woman’s Grief Led To A Mental Health Crisis And A $21,634 Hospital Bill
A woman in Illinois spent five days in the hospital undergoing psychiatric care to help her through a mental health crisis. The bill she got is about the same price as a new Honda Civic.