CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2023) — Illinois has made encouraging progress to address educator shortages, despite historic challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. But persistent problems remain, and Illinois must prepare to provide significant aid to schools through informed financial investments and policy changes, according to new research from a statewide policy advocacy organization.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 29, 2023) — The Illinois House Progressive Caucus, representing nearly two-dozen progressive legislators in the Illinois House, is supporting a wide range of legislation this spring that will improve the lives of Illinoisans of all ages facing a variety of challenges.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2020) — Everyone loves to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, with exciting fireworks that explode with loud noises and bright flashes of colorful embers in the sky. However, many companion animals and livestock see this day and night as one filled with confusion and terror.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2020) — Our nation’s ongoing public health crisis is creating dire consequences for Illinois’ community-health centers, from a lack of patients. Illinois’ congressional delegation is stepping up to call for an answer now.