charter schools

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network The authority to establish a charter school would belong to the local school board, under a bill which passed the House with nary a vote to spare. "This bill would remove the ability of any state entity to overturn a decision of a local school board to deny a charter school application," said the sponsor, State Rep...

Jim Anderson -- Illinois Radio Network The candidates for governor differ on charter schools. Charter schools are taxpayer funded, but run by independent non-profit organizations.  Bruce Rauner has supported charter schools with his checkbook to the tune of millions, and he’s for their continued presence on the education scene...