The recently released Illinois Report Card shows large proficiency gaps between Chicago’s low-income students and the statewide average for all students in math and reading. Black and Hispanic Chicago students also saw gaps in proficiency rates compared to the state average.
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.
Something must be done about this scandal. Quick, lower the standards again.