Research has shown that if the state’s school districts were reduced by half, there would be an annual operating savings of up to $170 million and the state could save millions more in pension costs. Illinois has too many school districts, the fourth most among all states, serving too few students with too many superintendents. […]
Kristina Emerson, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Anyi Pardo and Munos Mendoza. Her teacher said, “Kristina is a s…
October 23, 2026


