Indiana, Missouri top Illinois on removing barriers to work
Indiana, Missouri top Illinois on removing barriers to work
The state beats most for low licensing barriers but should take notes from Missouri and Indiana.
Pritzker’s criminally bad record
Pritzker’s criminally bad record
7 things to know about public charter school laws in Illinois
7 things to know about public charter school laws in Illinois
Charter schools are intended to offer families more options in the public school system, but Illinois law often restricts and undermines the autonomy with which they were designed.
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Illinois’ 2nd-largest government union spent 38 times more on politics than member representation
Illinois’ 2nd-largest government union spent 38 times more on politics than member representation
Not even 2% of SEIU State Council’s spending in 2025 was on “representational activities,” according to its own accounting. That could be why one-in-five workers has rejected union membership.
Three things to know three years later about the end of cash bail in Chicago
Three things to know three years later about the end of cash bail in Chicago
Reforms could diminish the risk of new crimes committed on pretrial release.
Pritzker budget includes new tax on online fantasy sports
Pritzker budget includes new tax on online fantasy sports
The budget awaiting his signature also imposes licensing fees on operators.
Pritzker’s record: Illinois unemployment rate averages 3rd-highest in U.S.
Pritzker’s record: Illinois unemployment rate averages 3rd-highest in U.S.
The state also is one of 15 to average fewer job openings than unemployed residents since 2019.
Chicago speed cameras ticket drivers every 48 seconds
Chicago speed cameras ticket drivers every 48 seconds
The city added 50 cameras and tickets jumped almost 26%, but the additional revenue fell short of the city’s projection.
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here is what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this Election Day.
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
If you voted early or will vote by mail, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen
Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen
Almost 9,000 signatures from residents could put two binding referendum questions on the ballot to establish recall procedures.
Pritzker’s record: Illinois wages grow 0% in 7 years
Pritzker’s record: Illinois wages grow 0% in 7 years
The state’s wages are at a standstill as lawmakers give themselves $34,000 in pay increases.
More than 10,000 bills. Only 32 provided a cost estimate.
More than 10,000 bills. Only 32 provided a cost estimate.
Lawmakers filed more than 10,000 bills in the 104th Illinois General Assembly. Of those, nearly 6,860 could have unknown costs for taxpayers.