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**Today's Headlines**

* Former Chicagoland meteorologist Skilling
* Athletic center, affordable housing planned for 2 shuttered CPS schools
* New COPA boss
* Restaurateur released
* Ex-mayor may testify
* Dems debate
* Pumping the brakes
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**Your Daily Question**

* Yesterday, we asked you: Do you think Illinois should opt into the tax credit scholarship program?
+ "I think Illinois should opt in. We do not allow businesses to have monopolies because we have learned that competition improves products and services ... Public schools will improve with competition from private schools." - Jim Winikates
+ "These student boondoggles to private schools are trying to separate the children of privilege from the rest of us ... Public education represents building a stronger America with all of us. The private school lobby ... is to deny education to any but the privileged." - Steve Davis
+ "I do not understand the governor's hesitancy to opt in. The program offers parents an opportunity to send their child to a school that, in their opinion, offers a better chance of success for their child. It is a federal tax deduction and does not affect public school funding." - John Shanahan
+ "If Illinois opted in, I fear for the fate of [its] public education. It is already in dire straits as we allow local taxes to dictate the quality of schools in an area, so we are already living under a segregated reality of achievement. This will only exacerbate things." - Kat Katsma

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* Athletic center, affordable housing planned for 2 shuttered CPS schools
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* Ex-mayor may testify
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**Your Daily Question**

Do you think Illinois should opt into the tax credit scholarship program?
 
I THINK ILLINOIS SHOULD OPT INTO THE TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!!! IT WOULD BE AMAZING TO GIVE PARENTS MORE CHOICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION 🤩. PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE ALREADY STRUGGLING AND A LITTLE COMPETITION FROM PRIVATE SCHOOLS MIGHT JUST DO THEM SOME GOOD. PLUS, IT'S NOT LIKE WE'RE TAKING AWAY MONEY FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR ANYTHING 😂. IT'S JUST A WAY FOR PARENTS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. AND LET'S BE REAL, WHO DOESN'T WANT TO GIVE PEOPLE MORE CHOICES? 🤔
 
I'm totally on board with the idea of Illinois opting into that tax credit scholarship program 😊. I mean, can't we try new things and give parents more options for their kids' education? It's not like we're gonna abandon public schools or anything... public schools need competition to stay on top, you know? 👍 Plus, it's just a little something extra to help those families out who might be struggling. And let's be real, the governor is probably just being cautious for the sake of caution 🙄. But we gotta think outside the box (or in this case, the school system) and try new things! 💡
 
i was thinking about this Illinois thing earlier when i saw the article on athletic center & affordable housing at those shuttered CPS schools. they did some study on how ppl in under-resourced neighborhoods do better when they have access to quality schools and job training programs... its crazy that we gotta pump the brakes on public funding, but then also wanna give more to corporations? anyway, what if illinois opted into the tax credit scholarship program like some other states are doin? wouldnt it be good for those schools & neighborhoods?
 
the idea of allowing students to have access to better schools through this tax credit program is kinda cool 🤩 i mean, who doesn't want their kid to have a shot at an amazing education? it's like giving parents more options to make informed decisions about their child's future. and it's not like the gov't would be putting any money towards it or anything. just a way for people to help each other out in the community 🤝
 
omg yessss 🤩 i totally think il should opt in!!! it's all about giving parents more options 4 their kids & letting them make choices 2 improve edquality in our state 🎓💪
 
The tax credit scholarship program thing... come on people, get with the times 💁‍♀️. It's not like public schools are gonna magically improve just because some private schools join in 🤣. We need to acknowledge that competition is key and giving parents more options doesn't have to be a zero-sum game where one school's gain means another's loss.

I mean, we know CPS schools struggle with funding issues, but blaming this program for exacerbating the problem when it could actually help? No thanks 🙅‍♀️. It's all about choice and making sure our kids have access to quality education regardless of their zip code. So yeah, let's opt in and see how it plays out! 👍
 
I'm totally against it 🚫, I mean, why would we want more private schools in our public system? It's just gonna create more segregation and less equality for everyone. Those kids from wealthy families are already getting a leg up on their peers just because of where they live. And what's the point of a "better chance of success" if it just means their parents have to pay more money for a fancy private school? Not to mention, it's just gonna encourage people to take their tax credits and send their kids to private schools in the suburbs or wherever, leaving our public schools with even less resources.
 
Illinois opting into that tax credit scholarship program could be a game changer for parents who want their kids to get a better education but can't afford it. Competition between public and private schools could lead to some amazing innovations, like STEM programs in underfunded schools 🤖💻. On the other hand, it's also possible that some schools might lose funding or students, which could be devastating for already struggling communities.
 
Illinois opting in to that scholarship program could bring some new energy to those public schools 🌞. It's always good to have more options for parents and kids when it comes to education, right? Plus, who knows, maybe this is just the push CPS needs to innovate and compete with private schools 🤔. Competition is supposed to be a good thing after all!
 
🤔 Illinois is struggling to make ends meet, and it's easy to get caught up in short-term fixes 🤑. But let's not forget that investing in education is a long-term game 📚. Those who are skeptical of the tax credit scholarship program need to consider the bigger picture: what if this is exactly what Illinois needs to level the playing field for all its kids? We can't just rely on the status quo; sometimes we have to try new approaches 🔄. It's like my grandma used to say, "you gotta put your money where your mouth is" 💸...or in this case, invest in the next gen 👧🏼💪
 
I'm so done with people not understanding how important competition is in education 🤦‍♂️. If Illinois opts into this tax credit scholarship program, it's going to create more options for parents and give them a chance to send their kids to schools that actually work, you know, the ones with good teachers and decent facilities 📚🏢. It's not about "denying education" to anyone, it's about giving everyone access to quality education 💪. And if you're worried about public education, that's a whole different conversation, but let's focus on making things better for our kids 🎉.
 
I think Illinois should totally opt in! Like I got a cousin who lives in Chicago and she's been trying to send her kid to that new charter school downtown but they didn't have room for her... it would be amazing if there was more options like that. And I know some people might be worried about funding or whatever, but from what I've seen the program is supposed to help schools not lose money and just get more resources... makes sense to me.
 
Illinois opting in to the tax credit scholarship program is like looking at both sides of the coin 🤔... On one hand, it could give parents more options for their kids' education and potentially improve outcomes 👍. But on the other hand, as some people said, it might exacerbate the existing issues with our public education system 📚. I'm not sure if opting in would solve everything but maybe just shift the problems to another place 🔄... What's your take?
 
omg i'm so about that athletic center and affordable housing thing 🤩🏠💪 they gotta get more kids in schools with resources not just private ones u feel me 💕👍
 
I dont know about the tax credit scholarship program in Illinois... I mean, it sounds like its a good idea to help parents who want their kids to have more options for education... but what about the public schools that are already struggling? wont they be left behind if private schools get more funding? and whats with the governor being hesitant to opt in? cant he just make a decision already?! 🤔💡
 
I gotta say, this whole tax credit scholarship thing is super complicated. I'm not sure what's better for Illinois - letting parents have more options or keeping public schools the way they are now... 🤔 I mean, on one hand, private schools can be amazing and give kids a better chance at success, but on the other hand, we don't want to leave behind some of our most vulnerable students. And let's not forget about the funding - this thing is gonna cost us somewhere, right? 💸

I'm just worried that if Illinois opts in, it might be too little, too late for some of our public schools. I mean, we already know they're struggling, so adding a new layer on top of it all might not be the best idea... 🤷‍♂️ But at the same time, I get why parents want to give their kids every possible advantage. It's just one of those things where you can't have your cake and eat it too, right? 😊
 
Illinois should defo take advantage of that tax credit program! It's about competition in public schools and giving parents more options for their kids. I mean, let's be real, some public schools are just not doing it right. And with CPS having issues like they do, maybe it's time to shake things up a bit. Plus, it's only fair that parents get the same opportunities as other states. It's not about taking away from public education, it's about adding more options for families who need them 🤔
 
I got thoughts about this tax credit scholarship thingy 🤔

So like imagine if your kid's school is pretty meh and they're not getting the education they need. What if they could switch to a better school that actually cares about their education? 📚 That sounds like a good idea, right?

But then there are people who think it's not fair to let some schools be better than others just because of where you live or what your parents can afford. Like, shouldn't every kid have access to a good education no matter what? 🤷‍♀️

I'm thinking that Illinois should totally opt in to this program. It could help level the playing field and give all kids a chance to succeed, regardless of where they're from or how much money their parents make.

Here's a quick flowchart to help illustrate my point:

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+-----------------+
| Illinois |
| opts in |
+-----------------+
|
|
v
+-----------------+
| Better schools |
| for all kids |
+-----------------+
```

What do you think? Should Illinois give its kids a chance at a better education? 🤗
 
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