The CEO of the charter school in Chicago bearing the governor's name has publicly supported Senate Bill 1, which the governor amendatorily vetoed earlier this month.

On the 21st: The Senate took a big step toward passing a major school funding bill by overriding Governor Rauner’s veto, and the House will vote this Wednesday. When can public schools across the state expect to get the money they are owed? Plus — there’s only one more week until the total solar eclipse. We’ll tell you what you need to know to get ready for this once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Proposed legislation in Springfield has Champaign Unit 4 Schools officials concerned about a possible big loss in state funding.

The base of former Gov. Pat Quinn's salary is protected under the pension overhaul he signed into law, but like other state employees, future hikes will be reduced should the court uphold its constitutionality.