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Illinois recognizes 10 years of school funding gains but gaps remain (opens the original)
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Illinois is marking 10 years of its Evidence-Based Funding model, which has brought more than $3.2 billion in additional state funding to public schools. The formula is designed to direct more state aid to districts with greater student needs and fewer local resources. Robin Steans, president of the advocacy group Advance Illinois, said it has been a lifeline for many schools and has made significant progress toward closing the state’s long-standing education and equity gaps. “This may be one of
New network helps agroforestry branch out in Illinois (opens the original)
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An initiative to expand agroforestry practices is taking root in Illinois. Spearheaded by the Savanna Institute, the Midwest Agroforestry Farm Network aims to show how farming with trees and shrubs can give producers options to add new income sources or cope with extreme weather, while improving local ecosystems. Evan Barry, network coordinator for the institute, said it helps connect farmers who are already practicing agroforestry with those who are interested in getting started. "Not only farm
Rep. Windhorst wants stricter ethis laws in Illinois (opens the original)
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Illinois House Democrats continue to face a growing list of ethics scandals involving members of their caucus. Last week Democrat Representative Carol Ammons of Urbana was indicted by a grand jury in the U.S. District Court on 10 federal charges including using state grants to receive cash kickbacks and illegally using campaign dollars for personal use. Now an Illinois House commission will investigate her actions. But, Republican State Representative Patrick Windhorst from Metropolis said recen
'New Illinois' movement grows amid skepticism (opens the original)
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Organizers pushing for a new, independent state within Illinois said they are prepared to play the long game to conquer the urban-rural divide. The movement of counties wanting to break off into a new territory is growing.G. H. Merritt, chairman of the board of the nonprofit New Illinois, said it is fundamentally about representation in government, not partisan politics. Merritt pointed out rural communities often feel forgotten and it is a phenomenon transcending party affiliation. "The governm
Global banks pour $906 billion into fossil fuel infrastructure in 2025 (opens the original)
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The world’s largest banks, many based in New York, increased financing for fossil fuel companies in 2025, funding $906 billion for oil, gas and coal infrastructure, despite years of climate pledges. An annual report, Banking on Climate Chaos, found the 65 largest global banks provided almost $9 trillion in fossil fuel financing since the Paris Agreement was signed. Caleb Schwartz, senior climate and energy research strategist for the Rainforest Action Network, said the information reveals the bu
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