Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.
Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.
A recent study surfaced this week, showing a significant drop in the states that participate in the association that is developing tests based on the Common Core curriculum.
Gov. Bruce Rauner took part in the annual Midwest-U.S. Japan Association Conference, which aims to bring together political and business leaders from Japan and the midwestern United States.
District 110 Rep. Reggie Phillips continued meeting with voters this week at a recent town hall in Charleston, in addition to taking a short break from political topics to address a growing problem among Illinois residents at an identity theft seminar.