Union County to ask voters whether Illinois should opt into scholarship tax-credit program The board approved placing a nonbinding advisory referendum on the March ballot asking whether Illinois should opt into the Educational Choice for Children Act, which the transcript states offers up to $17,000,000 in tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations.

Union County is giving voters a chance to weigh in on a potential $17 million scholarship tax-credit program that could reshape education funding in Illinois!

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Union County Board opposes House Bill 2827 restricting parental rights in education Union County Board unanimously rejects House Bill 2827's impact on homeschooling freedom.

Union County's Board is standing firm against House Bill 2827, declaring that parental rights and educational freedoms must not be compromised by state overreach.

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University of Illinois Extension expands 4-H programs and nutrition education partnerships University of Illinois Extension reports growth in 4-H enrollment and SNAP education initiatives.

Union County is taking bold steps to combat food deserts and enhance youth education through innovative programs and community partnerships.

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