Midwest

The legislative deal ends a stalemate that had blocked funding for K-12 schools statewide.

Chicago's board of education approved a budget before a state vote on aid and with city funding uncertain.

Kansas City officials will recommend a private partner for the $1B airport project by Aug. 31.

The Chicago Civic Federation opposes the school district's budget over its reliance on uncertain revenues and debt.

St. Louis’ commitment to issue debt to help pay for renovations to the hockey arena is embroiled in lawsuits and has pitted the city against its elected comptroller, Darleen Green.

Fishers won't be on the hook to cover debt service payments on bonds.

Illinois has a tentative deal on a school funding overhaul that could get aid again flowing to districts.

The Roland-Story school district has hired Haila Architecture in Ames to develop plans for a new athletic facility at the current outlet mall location. The plans will include a new field, track, field events areas, parking lot, concessions, bathrooms and locker rooms.

Voters in Fennville will decide whether or not to approve a $23 million bond proposal for Fennville Public Schools on the Tuesday, Nov. 7, ballot.

The school board will vote amid new optimism about state funding.