But K-12 funding is suddenly in the center of the fight as talks begin on a budget for next year and the November statehouse elections loom. Illinois has cut more than $1 billion from its education budget since 2009. It's one of the worst ranked states in total dollars sent to districts per student. In areas where there's plenty of valuable property to tax, that's worked out fine.
The preliminary hearing phase of the trial usually takes place 5-6 days after an arraignment. In the case of a misdemeanor charge, the next phase of the trial is the motions and hearings phase. This usually takes about 3 months to occur but can last as long as 2 years. During this phase evidence issues are settled and investigations are conducted to determine the allowance or suppression of witnesses.
As long as the employer gives you notice of dismissal within the trial period (a trial period can lawfully be any period of time up to 90 days) they can dismiss you without consulting with you beforehand and for any reason.