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Parental Rights Being Threatened Under Guise of Child Mental Health Screenings

September 24, 2026
Illinois parents: Ask how student mental health screening data is collected, shared, stored, and whether results could trigger state action.

5% Property Tax Hike for D303 Tax Payers?

September 23, 2026
Explore D303’s $282.5 million referendum, its estimated $646 annual tax increase for a $500,000 home, and how school property-tax shares compare.

Illinois Sidelines Parents

By Eric Stare • September 21, 2026
Starting January 1, 2027 Illinois lets minors obtain contraception without parental consent, raising questions about parental rights, privacy, records & safeguard
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