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Gov. J.B. Pritzker hit the road Tuesday to promote higher education investment in his proposed 2024 budget during a stop at Heartland Community College in Normal.

The school’s Board of Trustees voted 4-1, with two abstentions, in favor of the increase ... to help the school deal with rising costs and a $3 million projected budget deficit.

The plans for new investments start with $250 million in new spending to expand access to early childhood education.

Heres what some Illinois university and community college leaders had to say about Gov. J.B. Pritzkers budget proposal.

Gov. Pritzker has proposed his budget plan for the coming year. Heres a look at the highlights.

Illinois lawmakers are closing the book on a year that was lighter on legislating and heavier on politicking. Here are seven stories to watch in 2023.

Illinois lawmakers are closing the book on a year that was lighter on legislating and heavier on politicking. Here are seven stories to watch in 2023.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has promised to increase funding for K-12 schools and make child care affordable for families while also boosting pay for early childhood teachers.