11 reasons Illinoisans can be thankful this year
11 reasons Illinoisans can be thankful this year
This Thanksgiving, Illinoisans should give thanks for Illinois’ heritage, opportunities, wins against new taxes and educational freedom.
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A way out: Bankruptcy authorization would give struggling Illinois municipalities options
Competitive elections raise voter participation, uncontested elections hinder democracy
To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules
2019-2020 Illinois corruption tracker
Corruption costs Illinois taxpayers at least $550M per year
Anti-Trump bluster hides Illinois vulnerability to federal control
Anti-Trump bluster hides Illinois vulnerability to federal control
A new report finds Illinois lacks protection from federal overreach, with few safeguards to limit funding and mandates.
Pritzker boosts lawsuit rights for outsiders, limits Illinoisans
Pritzker boosts lawsuit rights for outsiders, limits Illinoisans
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker made it harder for Illinoisans to sue the state but just made it easier for outsiders to sue businesses here.
Illinois punishes independents, meaning just 1 got on 2024 ballot
Illinois punishes independents, meaning just 1 got on 2024 ballot
Illinois puts lots of restrictions on independent candidates. Just one got on the 2024 ballot in 155 races.
Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait
Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction means capturing his likeness in a portrait would be tax dollars poorly spent, one lawmaker says.
Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled states
Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled states
In Illinois, 99% of state bills passed by the Democratic supermajority become law with no objection by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Democracy suffers without checks and balances.
Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy supply
Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy supply
Lawmakers pass a bill to end the ban on large nuclear plants but include plans on expanding state control over energy.
Illinois’ trick-or-treating rules: What to know
Illinois’ trick-or-treating rules: What to know
Halloween is when the masks go on and candy fills the bag. Cities and towns regulating Halloween with trick-or-treating rules do so for safety, so you should check your local Halloween laws.
Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt
Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt
Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without pension reform, state oversight offers little hope to fix its $164M crisis.
Vallas: How to improve Chicago’s billion-dollar transit crisis
Vallas: How to improve Chicago’s billion-dollar transit crisis
Chicago Transit Authority ridership is still below pre-pandemic levels. Crime and a budget shortfall make matters worse, but there are cost-effective ways to make it safer.
Illinois checks, balances? Not under Pritzker
Illinois checks, balances? Not under Pritzker
As veto session begins and power goes back to the Democratic majority state legislature, the consequences of a single-party state are more evident than ever.
Michael Madigan begins prison term
Michael Madigan begins prison term
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence started Oct. 13 for his role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison, Illinois’ largest utility.