Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners averaged $437,000 each last year

184 pensioners in Illinois’ five state-run systems received enough in 2025 to put them in the top 5% of U.S. income earners.

By Adam Gorcyca

How much has the Chicago Teachers Union spent on Chicago school board candidates?

As of Sept. 1, the CTU had spent almost $236,000 on eight candidates running for Chicago Public Schools’ first fully elected school board.

By Lilly Rossi

Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier

Homeowners in the suburb could soon have more freedom to renovate their homes without being forced to add parking spaces.

By Lilly Rossi

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

The Education Freedom Tax Credit, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, will give Illinois students access to donor money if the state opts into the program.

By Hannah Schmid

Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation

U.S. housing for sale is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers, but Illinois is still way behind.

By DaNae Estabine

Pritzker: Jobs Growth Poison

Pritzker’s record: Governor signs nearly 400 bills, vetoes just one

The governor does not use his veto authority to advocate for Illinoisans.

By Lilly Rossi, Rich Witzel

Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term

Florida was the biggest winner of state residents moving out.

By Adam Gorcyca

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