Senate Bill 2288 Toolkit
Senate Bill 2288 provides a fair, sustainable, and permanent revenue source for schools, property tax relief for homeowners, protection for low-income families, and funding for needed capital improvements. A+ Illinois endorses this bill as an important start towards solving Illinois’ school quality and fiscal crises.Hundreds of organizations and individuals have... » more
Tell your state senator to sponsor Senate Bill 2288
Thanks to hundreds of calls and letters from A+ Illinois members, Senate Bill 2288 passed the Education Committee by a vote of 6 to 3. But there's more work to do! Ask your state senator to add his or her name to the growing list of sponsors. Senators who... » more
Illinois Homeowners Pay Bigger Bill for Schools
Schools in Illinois have always relied heavily on local property taxes for resources. But a new report from the US Department of Education shows that because the state fails to pay its fair share for schools, local property taxpayers have been dealt a "quiet" tax increase over the last few... » more
