Dossier
Robin Steans
Coverage of Robin Steans in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s How Much Education Funding Is In Illinois’ State Budget For 2027 Fiscal Year
Illinois’ 2027 fiscal year state budget allocates $56 billion, including a $9.2 billion K-12 funding increase via an evidence-based formula. Chicago Public Schools faces a $732 million deficit, leading to program cuts, while advocates argue the state remains off track to fully fund schools by 2027.
- Here’s how much education funding is in Illinois’ FY27 state budget
Illinois’ FY27 state budget allocates $9.2 billion for K-12 schools via an evidence-based funding formula, a $350 million increase from last year, but education advocates argue the state remains off track to fully fund schools by 2027. Chicago Public Schools faces a $732 million deficit and potential staff cuts, intensifying calls for additional state support.