Teachers pension benefits package moves to final approval
The Illinois Senate backed a revised teachers benefits package that would raise pensions for years of service, boost survivor and disability payments, and increase pension contributions. The bill faces House review with potential conference talks. critics warn of large costs and unfunded liabilities.
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Senate approves 2.64 billion Illinois education budget
The Illinois Senate approved a 2.64 billion education budget, about 26 million more than Gov. Thompson suggested, with 75 percent of bilingual education funds going to Chicago. The plan funds local district aid at 1.5 billion and adds about 6 million in other state grants, while boosting gifted student program funding by 1.3 million above last year but below suburban advocates’ request.
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