The Numbers Game and Illinois School Funding Reform
An Illinois editorial argues that a House Executive Committee bill reallocates tens of millions of state education dollars, skewing aid toward some districts and away from others. It notes partisan gamesmanship, regional disparities, and the need for fair, adequate funding across all districts, not gimmicks or tax caps.
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Arline Fantin
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Harold Murphy
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Phil Novak
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Jack O’connor
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Maureen Murphy
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Ed Zabrocki
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Miami Beach
Illinois legislators weigh ending free tuition for constituents
The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Illinois General Assembly may abolish the states free tuition waivers costing 4.2 million dollars for 1 904 students last year and 50 million since 1975. Critics cite patronage and lack of merit or need standards. supporters note some recipients merit. The Senate Executive Committee approved 8 to 5 to end the waivers, urging reform across all such programs.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Governors State University
Jack Davis
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Senate
A Healthier Shade of Green Marks Return to Living
A 1995 personal reflection on illness and malaise, mixing pop culture bits and political buzz with a long bout of flu. The narrator notes doctors, antibiotics, and bed rest, while recalling youth memories, sports strikes, and the urge to resume normal life and even hunting giraffes.
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Bigelow
Big Bird
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Independent Candidate Seeks 2nd Ward Alderman Seat
A Chicago Heights resident from the 2nd Ward announces his plan to run as an independent candidate for alderman. He pledges accessibility and time devotion since retirement, asking voters to support Pasquale Pat Galderio in the upcoming primary.
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Chicago Heights
State Street
Euclid
26Th Eves
17Th Street
Pasquale
Pat” Galderio
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