The Trump administration rescinded a policy that limited immigration enforcement actions in or near “sensitive locations,” such as schools, playgrounds, child care centers and bus stops.

State education leaders are asking school administrations to plan ahead in case immigration officials show up at their buildings. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow U.

The Illinois State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year of nearly $11.4 billion, a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.

"Guidance reinforces students’ right to education, regardless of immigration status, and advises school districts to develop local policies," ISBE said.

The Illinois State Board of Education approved a nearly $11.4 billion budget request this week for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a 4.6% increase from this year, as the state prepares to face a substantial budget deficit.

The Illinois State Board of Education has issued guidance to schools in the wake of President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of immigrants without legal documentation. Regardless of

Even though Illinois budget officials predict that the state’s overall budget for fiscal year 2026 will be tighter, school officials want to see the education budget increase to $11.4 billion with boosts for early childhood education and K-12 schools.

It is a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall next year.

Mapes was sentenced to prison after being convicted of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice in the criminal probe of his longtime boss. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said it was her personal opinion that anyone convicted of violating the public trust should be stripped of their taxpayer-funded pension.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year of nearly $11.4 billion, a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget ...

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The Illinois State Board of Education voted last week to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year of nearly $11.4 billion, a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections