Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Search results for keyword: Springfield found in 60 News.

politics
  • by david hall
Civic Federation urges 'cautious' spending, warns of 'looming fiscal crisis' for transit agencies

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's $800 million in tax changes and enhancements would help close the state's budget deficit, the group noted, but "further tax increases could prove unsustainable for taxpayers given the State's already high tax burden."

education
  • by david hall
Facing a budget cliff, CPS lets teachers out of school to lobby Springfield

District leaders will join teachers for a lobbying day in the state capital. Critics say the day away from classrooms is inappropriate.

brandonjohnson
  • by david hall
The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson's roller-coaster first year

From endorsing a new Bears stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going.

United States
  • by david hall
New numbers show falling standards in American high schools

Low-achieving pupils may suffer the most