Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Rauner signs Cook County jail reform

New “rocket docket” reform could reduce lengthy pretrial jail stays for some accused of minor property crimes, saving Illinois taxpayers up to $143 per inmate each day.

By Bryant Jackson-Green

Did your child miss 90 minutes of school this year? Illinois’ truancy law could put you in jail

Is criminally charging the parents of a truant child an appropriate way to handle missing class?

By Jeffrey Schwab

Quote of the day, August 30

Showdown: Madigan vs. Rauner comes down to one vote

Representatives in the Illinois House must decide whether to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the government-worker union arbitration bill or to stand up for their tax-paying constituents.

By Darlene Senger

Quote of the day, August 29

Private groups receiving Illinois tax dollars rally for higher taxes

Nonprofit organizations that receive taxpayer money advocate for higher taxes on the taxpayers who fund their operations and salaries.

By John Klingner

Illinois lottery winners to receive IOUs as lawmakers refuse reform

A Springfield budget stalemate comes with embarrassing consequences for Illinois government.

By Hilary Gowins

State must show plan for developmentally disabled service payments

The state is now nearly 60 days into its fiscal year with the only significant portion of its budget approved being for primary and secondary education.

By Mark Fitton