Illinois students are turning grief into action after Charlie Kirk’s death, defying resistance to build a free speech movement. From candlelit vigils to campus organizing, a new generation is rising to keep his vision alive against censorship.
Illinois teachers unions have poured millions into lawmakers’ pockets, silencing parents, weakening standards, and attacking homeschooling. This investigation exposes the corruption—and the growing movement, led by the Teacher Freedom Alliance, fighting back.
Illinois spends $24,000 per student, yet 7 in 10 third graders can’t read at grade level. While children fall behind, teachers unions demand more pay and threaten strikes—leaving families betrayed and a generation’s future at risk.
Illinois faces a federal showdown as the DOJ sues over taxpayer-funded scholarships for illegal immigrants. Families drowning in debt demand fairness, while lawmakers push reform. At stake: whether American students come second in their own country.
Illinois homeschool families risk losing out on federal scholarships as Gov. J.B. Pritzker stays silent. With failing schools and union pressure at play, parents face exclusion while neighboring states secure funding. Illinois is left behind.
Illinois has lowered academic benchmarks, boosting proficiency rates on paper ahead of the 2026 election. Critics say the move masks poor student performance and raises concerns about politics outweighing classroom reality.
