4/20: How Illinois spends marijuana money
4/20: How Illinois spends marijuana money
The state’s cannabis taxes likely tempt residents to make purchases in neighboring Missouri, which has one of the lowest rates in the country.
Chicago Public Schools will stay open May 1
Chicago Public Schools will stay open May 1
School will be in session despite the Chicago Teachers Union’s relentless efforts to push students out of school and leverage labor for political gains.
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.
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Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money
Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money
A federal scholarship program is popular among voters in Illinois and nationwide. Gov. J.B. Pritzker should opt in so Illinois students aren’t left behind.
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.