Illinois posted slow job growth last year
Illinois posted slow job growth last year
The state’s unemployment rate is near the top nationwide
March mass layoffs hit Cook County hardest
March mass layoffs hit Cook County hardest
Nearly 1,100 cuts were reported statewide in a range of industries.
Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students
Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students
The governor should say yes to a program that would provide donated education money for Illinois families.
15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing
15,600 IFT members don’t exist, according to a union filing
The remaining members’ dues fund 65 salaries of over $100,000.
Illinois property taxes up 27% under Pritzker
Illinois property taxes up 27% under Pritzker
The governor pins the issue on local governments, but state law and decisions contribute to the problem.
‘Toll-Free in ’73’? Illinois tolls cost drivers $27 billion since then
‘Toll-Free in ’73’? Illinois tolls cost drivers $27 billion since then
Drivers paid nearly $27 billion in tolls from 2024 back to 1973, the year the roads were to become toll-free. Now the largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history is possible.
Chicago Teachers Union: “Civic Action”
Chicago Teachers Union: “Civic Action”
Chicago school board votes against helping thousands of Chicago students
Chicago school board votes against helping thousands of Chicago students
The Chicago Board of Education wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reject a federal program offering donated money to students.
Illinois economy shows middling Q4 growth amid U.S. economic uncertainty
Illinois economy shows middling Q4 growth amid U.S. economic uncertainty
The state outpaced national growth for just the fifth time in the past 20 quarters. Long-term growth still shows worrying signs.
CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism
CTU wants a day off for students and teachers — for political activism
The Chicago Teachers Union wants the mayor and school board to approve May 1 as a paid day off and excused absence for a “Day of Civic Action.”
Retired state employee backs pension buyouts for Chicago police, fire
Retired state employee backs pension buyouts for Chicago police, fire
75% of property taxes raised for public safety are going to pensions instead of services.
Waste Watch: Illinois gives $500,000 to health advocacy non-profit
Waste Watch: Illinois gives $500,000 to health advocacy non-profit
A $500,000 grant from the state highlights issues in transparency and last-minute funding.
Bears deal will be a top priority for lawmakers upon return
Bears deal will be a top priority for lawmakers upon return
Legislators face enormous pressure to finalize a megaprojects bill that would spell disaster for taxpayers.
Illinois must rein in spending
Illinois must rein in spending
Increases funded by federal COVID aid have been made permanent, causing a fiscal problem.