Substitute Teacher For A Day Wants Bigger Pension Restored
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday from a man who earned a state teacher pension after substitute teaching -- for one day.
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One Year Since Hurricane Maria; Reconciling with Racism on Yom Kippur
On The 21st: As Jewish communities get ready for the holy day of Yom Kippur, we talk about forgiveness, atonement and how to reconcile with America’s racist past and present. But first, a year ago this week, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. We hear from Puerto Ricans about what the past year has been like.
Illinois Issues: One Possible Answer To Teacher Shortage
Like most states, Illinois is struggling with a severe teacher shortage. And, also like most states, that shortage is felt most profoundly in the area of special education. There is, however, an army of teacher assistants already on the job. Could they help relieve this shortage?
lllinois At ‘Elevated Risk’ In Next Downturn
A new report says Illinois state government is at “elevated risk” in the event of an economic downturn.
Illinois Sees Additional Funding Cuts For ACA Navigators
The state of Illinois will receive about $380,000 this year to fund navigators who help enroll people and families in health insurance plans on the marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act. That’s compared to the more than $3 million the state received to fund those positions in 2013, the year the program launched, according to an announcement made last week by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).