New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education

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Oct 25, 2025
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byPeter Hancock October 23, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — The new leader of the Illinois Federation of Teachers says state lawmakers should consider raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations that have received federal tax breaks under the Trump administration to increase state spending on education and other public services.

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