Pritzker’s record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth
Pritzker’s record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth
Illinois is in the bottom five states for private-sector job growth under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since he took office, job growth in the private sector in the state is up less than 0.1%.
By Adam Gorcyca
How to vote in Illinois
How to vote in Illinois
Here’s information to help you make sure your voice is heard in the Nov. 3 election.
SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has
SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has
While its members make modest wages, dozens of the union’s staffers are paid $100,000 or more.
By Mailee Smith
Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years
Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years
New federal work requirements are driving the decline.
By DaNae Estabine, Jon Josko
What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?
What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?
As the college football season starts, athletes face taxes on their name, image and likeness income.
By Lilly Rossi
A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same
A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same
Tyrone Murphy was born into the foster care system and had difficulties in school. Now a business owner, he has helped hundreds by using his construction firm as a ministry of hope and opportunity.
By Katie Crain, Patrick Andriesen
Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure
Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure
Illinois’ population has shrunk under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s leadership and is predicted to fall further.
By Adam Gorcyca
Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.
By Ethan Soifer
How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?
How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?
The current moratorium on school closures ends after the 2026-27 school year. There’s a path forward for the next school board.
By Mailee Smith, Hannah Schmid
Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools
Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools
Chicago Public Schools students return to class Aug. 24. Most still aren’t reading or doing math at grade level and absenteeism remains high.
By Hannah Schmid
Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Rules are stricter for federal officials than for Illinois politicians.
By Joe Tabor
Three ways Illinois could boost the trades with the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program
Three ways Illinois could boost the trades with the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could expand access to career and technical education for Illinois students.
By Hannah Schmid