Illinois Opportunity Project

The Illinois Opportunity Project believes that empowering and organizing people around our shared values is the most impactful way to change our State.

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

These life-changing scholarships are set to expire this year.

Don't let Springfield politicians take them away and send your message to legislators here: https://t.co/ImpV7G3McF

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

Pritzker sent his children to Francis Parker and the Latin School in Chicago- both charge tuition and fees of more than $40K a year.

The average Invest in Kids scholarship costs about $6K whereas Illinois spends about $18K per public-school pupil. https://t.co/6tmYMthjfR

[Illinois House Republicans @ilhousegop]

We cannot afford to spend more money on migrant aid in Illinois. Lawmakers must be good stewards of taxpayer money and focus on providing relief to Illinoisans. #twill
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[Chicago Contrarian @ChicagoContrar1]

After clinching a victory over poor students by helping eliminate the Invest in Kids Act, Katie Clancy says the CTU is looking farther afield to gain complete control over education in Chicago.

https://t.co/sejAY3mW4C

[Jason Snead @jasonwsnead]

Just FIVE states (Florida, Tennessee, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota) have banned the use of ranked-choice voting in their respective elections; 45 left to go!

https://t.co/yfxYxiUznU

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

Pritzker and the Legislature killed Invest in Kids, blocking money for more than 9,000 low-income students to escape failing public schools.

Now comes the 2nd wave of destruction as the schools that welcomed those students are beginning to close. https://t.co/ar3nnP5b50

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

New study documents harmful effects of ranked-choice voting for racial and ethnic minority electorates. #StopRCV

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[Empower Illinois @EmpowerIL]

The Illinois legislature pulled the rug out from a combined 164 students at these schools and forced the schools closure. We call on all legislators to reconsider their decision and pass an extension of the Invest in Kids Act this spring!

[Empower Illinois @EmpowerIL]

It is time for the Illinois legislature to act to renew the Invest in Kids Act!

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

A devastating blow for families and this community.

Gov. Pritzker and the legislative leaders killed this life-changing program that uplifted low income families.

[Mary Ann Ahern @MaryAnnAhernNBC]

NEW: Two suburban ⁦@archchicago⁩ schools will close, citing the loss of state funds after lawmakers fail to support the Invest in Kids program ⁦@GovPritzker⁩

[Wirepoints @Wirepoints]

Coverage of the recent IG report at @ChiPubSchools gives $23M in missing laptops all the attention.

But it’s the sexual abuse that should dominate the headlines. 446 sexual allegations reported in 2023. Via @Wirepoints

https://t.co/KYLXUfY1kF #twill @GovPritzker @chicagosmayor

[Wirepoints @Wirepoints]

#Chicago's proposed " #MansionTax " is just the next property tax hike on Chicagoans and commercial property owners.

More pain on top of pain. Chicago commercial property taxes already highest in country among big cities. Via @Wirepoints

https://t.co/LrPXBzNbJc #twill

[Empower Illinois @EmpowerIL]

#FAQFriday: Will there be an application for #TaxCreditScholarships this year? Due to the inaction of the Illinois General Assembly, tax credit scholarships for the 24-25 school year are not available. We encourage parents to contact their legislators to demand TCS renewal!

[Illinois House Republicans @ilhousegop]

A new report has ranked Illinois the 4th most expensive state to open and maintain a restaurant. #twill
https://t.co/G1DmRYvAQ7

[Stop RCV @Stop_RCV]

You can't defend democracy by supporting a system that confuses voters, exhausts ballots, and destroys election transparency.

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

- $23 million in missing devices
- 2,000 complaints of misconduct, waste, fraud, financial mismanagement, and adult-on-student sexual misconduct

CTU leaders still want more money, less accountability and fewer choices for Chicago families. https://t.co/nkiFlTRPSq

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

Contact your legislators urging them to put Illinois families first: https://t.co/7LsALNF29v

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

"The solutions are quite simple, but (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), the mayor of Chicago and the president of the United States continue to ignore what the solution to this problem is," Rep. Halbrook said. https://t.co/sIUjdoKs73

[Wirepoints @Wirepoints]

#Illinois tax rates out-of-sync with neighboring states, most of the nation.

The nation’s 2nd-highest #PropertyTaxes; 2nd-highest #GasTaxes; highest #CellTaxes; 8th-highest #SalesTax rates...@TaxFoundation. A review by @Wirepoints.

https://t.co/0YCiEGrEGu #twill @GovPritzker

[Illinois Freedom Caucus 🇺🇸 @ILFreedomCaucus]

Thank You to the brave men and women of Illinois and around the United States who work selflessly to keep us safe. We will always have your back!
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay

[Illinois Opportunity Project @ILOpportunity]

"When Illinois lawmakers decided to end the Invest in Kids scholarship program, they jeopardized many schools throughout the state, including St. Bede. These schools must now try to replace those scholarship funds, which will be difficult." https://t.co/cvNQokqegp