Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session
Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session
Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session.
America 250: Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
America 250: Illinoisans show the promise of liberty
State leaders can take the lead of businesses and residents and work to lessen the burden of corruption and high taxes.
Illinois’ financial transparency ranks among worst in the nation
Illinois’ financial transparency ranks among worst in the nation
The state ranked 46th in a recent report, getting only 51 out of 100 points.
Over 40% of Illinois bills passed in last week of session
Over 40% of Illinois bills passed in last week of session
Giving Illinoisans a sense of déjà vu, the Illinois General Assembly raced the clock to pass legislation toward the final day of session — or in some cases just after the deadline.
5 new laws starting on or after July 1
5 new laws starting on or after July 1
A list of laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed over a year ago take effect this year. Here’s what you need to know.
Vallas: Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
Vallas: Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
The city should aim to scrap or restructure the 2008 contract by arguing that it’s “manifestly against public policy.”
A review of Pritzker scandals
A review of Pritzker scandals
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics outside of Illinois, let’s not forget his scandalous past.
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
Louisiana v. Callais prohibits using race to draw districts. That would make the proposed amendment unconstitutional.
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process.
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections
Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal office in 2024.
7 things to know about Illinois data centers
7 things to know about Illinois data centers
The state’s data center boom is reshaping energy, water use and taxes. Here’s what residents should know about the costs, jobs and incentives involved.
How Illinois has changed under Pritzker
How Illinois has changed under Pritzker
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is acting like the 2028 Democratic candidate for president. But what does Pritzker’s Illinois resume say about his leadership?