IEA spent a total of $88.2 million in 2024. Of that, just $12.9 million was on representing teachers. That’s not even 15 percent of its total spending. The rest was spent on politics, administration and other union leadership priorities.
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.