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February 23, 2023
One day after delivering his budget address last week, Gov. JB Pritzker took to the road Feb. 16 to rally support for his proposed "Smart...
February 23, 2023
The Smart Start Illinois proposes a plan to keep children in early learning programs, making it affordable for parents and give raises for childcare workers.
February 23, 2023
Dr. Marty Pollio started off his State of the District address referencing what he calls “the toughest time in education in over a century.”
February 22, 2023
On February 15, 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual state of the state and fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget address. The FY 2024 budget proposal raises $49.994B in General Funds...
February 20, 2023
The governors budget proposal now goes to the Illinois General Assembly who will craft the fiscal year 2024 spending plan.
February 17, 2023
Smart Start Illinois is the name of the early childhood education program that was announced Wednesday as part of the $49.6 billion budget proposed by Pritzker.
February 16, 2023
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are giving mixed reviews of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. Pritzker's proposal includes $1 billion of new spending for preschool, K-12 and highe...
February 16, 2023
Smart Start Illinois program, a provision of Gov. JB Pritzkers budget proposal, would add 5,000 preschool slots statewide this year
February 15, 2023
An additional 5,000 children will be able to go to preschool next year under a proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker will introduce Wednesday when he pitches his 2024 fiscal year plan to legislators and the public.
February 15, 2023
The governor delivered his remarks on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.