Illinois, Pritzker and Department of Education

Department of Education cuts leave uncertainty and fear in Illinois
Recent drastic cuts to the Department of Education could have far-reaching effects on local school funding and services for vulnerable students, officials say. Why it matters: The city and state are struggling with education budgets at current levels.
Pritzker discusses U.S. Department of Education cuts at Illinois Education Association meeting
The Trump administration has made it clear their goal is to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, and that is causing a lot of concern and fear among educators in Illinois.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Rallies Educators in Defense of Public Education Amid Sweeping Federal Budget Cuts
Governor JB Pritzker rallies against federal education budget cuts, highlighting their impact on Illinois schools and students.
In remarks to teachers union, Pritzker lashes out at Trump’s education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker lashes out at the Trump administrations over mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and its attempts to dismantle the agency during remarks to a gathering of Illinois Education Association officials on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Pritzker and Illinois educators condemn Trump’s cuts at Department of Education
Gov. JB Pritzker warned at an Illinois Education Association convention Thursday that cuts to federal education funding could “damage the future of the people of Illinois,” shortly
20 states, including Illinois, suing over Trump's Department of Education layoffs
Here's what to know about the 20-state lawsuit seeking block the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
Trump’s education cuts put Illinois at risk of losing $3 billion in federal funding, Pritzker warns
Sweeping layoffs announced this week are part of a dramatic downsizing of the Department of Education. Gov. JB Pritzker addressed the cuts at an education conference.
'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
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Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of short-term, ...
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the department, a goal espoused by President Donald Trump and his education ...
Education Department layoffs gut civil rights offices in Chicago, nationwide
At least 50 staffers were fired in Chicago or pushed out, including the entire Office for Civil Rights. The layoffs are part ...
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Illinois House Republican, Democrats spar over potential elimination of US Department of Education
The Trump administration's plan to dismantle the US Department of Education has caused intense arguments in the Illinois ...
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Illinois Wesleyan among institutions targeted by DOE for investigations into 'antisemitic discrimination'
Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington is among 60 universities the federal Department of Education is investigating for ...
Illinois bill could change school day start times for high schools
High schools in Illinois may have to delay their school day start time if a new Illinois bill is passed. According to HB 2951 ...
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USDA backs out of funding agreement that helps schools buy food from Illinois farmers
On Wednesday, the Illinois State Board of Education announced that the Trump administration canceled funding to the "Local ...
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Illinois university leaders show united front as Trump threats loom
Illinois university leaders joined Crain's for a wide-ranging conversation on how education is shaping Chicago and the Midwest.