School Prayer

House Makes School Moment Of Silence Voluntary

AP | Posted 04.19.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois House wants moments of silence in public schools to be voluntary again. The House voted 79-33 Thursday to chan...

School Moment-Of-Silence Law Ruled Unconstitutional

AP | Posted 02.21.2009 | Chicago


A federal judge has ruled unconstitutional a law passed by the Illinois legislature requiring the state's schools to require a moment of prayer or ref...