Gov. JB Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

Governor calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for making preschool available to every 3- and 4-year-old in the state within four years, starting with a $440 million investment to bring 5,000 additional children into the program this fall. Details about the “Smart Start Illinois” program dominated the fifth annual State of the State and budget address by the Democratic governor, who easily won reelection in November and has hinted at an eventual presidential bid…

Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)

Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)

Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)

Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)

Pritzker calls for universal preschool in Illinois by 2027

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)