“This is really critical for our teachers, our economy,” said Jessica Handy of Stand For Children Illinois, an advocacy group that receives support from some of Chicago's wealthiest philanthropists and has established a foothold in Illinois with help from Rauner money. “This is where education and jobs come together, and so this is really something that I think we can get a good amount of bipartisan support around no matter who occupies the second floor of the capitol building.”