Illinois’ population grew by 16,108 in 2025 thanks to an influx of people migrating from other countries. But Illinoisans moving away offset most of that gain.
Illinois lawmakers gave $4.6 million to A Ray of Hope on Earth, a sports camp for children. The grants were 10 times the group’s 2023 budget.
The Chicago area climbed up two spots as a technology hub, surpassing Silicon Valley. Government can foster that growth.
Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationally.
Illinois’ broken budgeting process allowed state lawmakers to spend $2.6 million on tennis and pickleball courts.
Illinois saw strong economic growth in the third quarter of 2025, largely tracking national trends.
Since 2019, Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% and available houses are down nearly 50%. Blame property taxes and zoning.
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates not only refuses to pay her Chicago utility bills, she refuses to pay city fines. She owes over $3,300.
Former Gov. Pat Quinn claims a millionaire tax would offer Illinoisans property tax relief, but it won’t work without pension reform.
U.S. Census estimates showed Illinois lost residents to 32 states and Washington, D.C. – virtually all to lower-tax states.
Chicago Teachers Union leaders fought members, a Congressional inquiry and a potential U.S. Department of Labor investigation over audits. Now we know why.
Chicago Public Schools’ school choice experiment is working: students at the city’s selective enrollment schools are thriving.
Illinois lawmakers gave money to venues for plays, concerts and weddings – without explaining why private concerns deserved public money.