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Few Illinois Teachers Feel Completely Ready for Common Core

Fewer than two in 10 teachers in Illinois say they’re completely ready for Common Core, despite Illinois being in its 4th year of the new learning standards.

Governor Pat Quinn Believes College and Career-Readiness Begins at Birth

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declares that “college and career-readiness” starts for children at birth further extending government reach to a younger age.

Illinois Voters Favor Term Limits According to New Poll

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – There are nearly 80 news faces in the…

Illinois Lawmakers Consider Taking Over High School Sports

Why are Illinois lawmakers considering taking over high school sports in the state? There are four million reasons.

89 Percent of Illinois Voters Say Corruption is a Problem

A recent Paul Simon Public Policy Institute shows that 89% of Illinois voters believes that corruption is a problem in state government.

In Illinois, Shoot First, Enroll in Obamacare Later

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – In two weeks, nearly 22,000 Illinois residents have…

For Most Illinois Workers, There’s Already No Minimum Wage

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – There are thousands of workers in Illinois working…

Illinois Taxpayers Paying Billions to ‘Manage’ Debt

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – Illinois taxpayers realize the state is buried in…

Is Illinois the Land of Lawsuits?

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – Illinois’ reputation for jackpot justice has landed three…

Labor Union Wins: Illinois Ends Private Medicaid Review

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – Illinois has fired the private company that found…

Illinois Lawmakers (Almost) Agree With Taxpayers About Pensions

(Watchdog.org) Springfield, IL – Illinois lawmakers have finally come to accept what…