by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over attempts to drastically downsize, and possibly eliminate, the U.S. Department of Education. His remarks came just two days after the agency abruptly laid off […]
A bill to allow students to engage in both school and nonschool athletic activities without jeopardizing their eligibility for school sports has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. The “Right to Play Act” is expected to benefit students by allowing them to explore different athletic opportunities outside of school […]
Illinois Rep. Laura Faver Dias introduced Illinois House Bill 2503 (HB2503) to create guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The bill aims to promote the safe, transparent, and effective integration of AI technologies in Illinois schools. Key Provisions of the Bill HB2503 is designed to take […]
A coalition of 20 attorneys general, including Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to halt its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the administration’s actions, which include significant workforce reductions and program cuts, are both […]
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow the enforcement of an executive order that challenges the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship. This principle, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States. An executive order, signed by […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated two key initiatives designed to support local food purchasing by schools and food banks. This decision affects over $1 billion in federal funding, with approximately $660 million allocated for educational institutions and childcare centers to source food from local farms through the […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated two critical food safety advisory committees: the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). Established in 1988, NACMCF provided impartial scientific advice to federal agencies, including the USDA, FDA, […]
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday that she has revoked the security clearances of several high-ranking officials from the Biden administration. The decision, made at the directive of President Donald Trump, affects former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and former Deputy […]
In a sweeping move announced Tuesday evening, the U.S. Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees, effectively slashing its workforce by nearly 50%. The layoffs, described as a “reduction in force” (RIF), began at 6 p.m. and will leave the department with approximately 2,183 employees, down from the 4,133 staff […]
The US stock market experienced its worst day of 2025 on Monday, with major indices plummeting as investors grappled with growing concerns over a potential recession and the impact of President Trump’s trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 890 points, or 2.1%, to close at 41,911.71, while […]
