Ahead of March Madness, some of the highest-earning college basketball players will pay less in state income tax than they would in Illinois.
The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed and financially backed candidates for federal, state and local elections in the March 17 primary.
The union wants teachers and students to skip school for rallies and “mass resistance training.”
Cook County’s commissioners can voice support for education funding to students across the state
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.
Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.
Just 27.5% of Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU. Half are less likely to vote for a candidate who takes money from the union.
Almost all of Illinois’ final budgets under Gov. J.B. Pritzker have been larger than first proposed.
The state is predicted to lose a U.S. House seat in the next redistricting cycle.
The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.
A record share of Illinois university employees opt-out of pensions for a 401(k)-style plan, lawmakers should give other state employees the same flexibility.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.
Illinois students would be eligible for money from donors to access support under the Educational Choice for Children Act.
The area saw expansion again after over two years of decline.