The Illinois Policy

1 week ago | illinoispolicy.org | Patrick Andriesen

Illinois companies announced 947 mass layoffs in March. All but 21 of the job cuts were permanent. Illinois companies announced 947 mass layoffs during March, with over one-third concentrated at a Chicago security firm. Of the 947 Illinois mass layoffs, 618 hit Chicago after six companies cut workers. The closure of security services provider Inter-Con Security Systems Inc. accounts for more than half of the Chicago layoffs and over one-third of the statewide tally.

2 weeks ago | illinoispolicy.org | Ravi Mishra

Unemployment in Illinois remains stubbornly high. February’s unemployment rate was the fifth highest in the nation at 4.8%. Illinois’ February unemployment rate of 4.8% was fifth highestin the U.S. in February, behind only California, Nevada, Michigan and Kentucky. That unemployment rate translated into 321,000 Illinoisans looking for work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2 weeks ago | illinoispolicy.org | Patrick Andriesen

The “Homeschool Act” adds taxpayer costs and exposes families’ religion and private information – all in the name of curbing child neglect and abuse. Trouble is, a survey showed state lawmakers are targeting the students where they are least at risk. The “Homeschool Act” adds taxpayer costs and exposes families’ religion and private information – all in the name of curbing child neglect and abuse.

2 weeks ago | illinoispolicy.org | Hannah Schmid

The tentative agreement between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools will further damage charter schools in Chicago. CTU also has been working in the Statehouse to hinder charter schools and place more restrictions on them statewide.

2 weeks ago | illinoispolicy.org | Hannah Schmid

How well are students learning in Illinois Federation of Teachers schools? Does it matter which union represents your child’s teachers? The Illinois Federation of Teachers represents a lot of school districts where student performance is lacking.