Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.
Just 27.5% of Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU. Half are less likely to vote for a candidate who takes money from the union.
Almost all of Illinois’ final budgets under Gov. J.B. Pritzker have been larger than first proposed.
The state is predicted to lose a U.S. House seat in the next redistricting cycle.
The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.
A record share of Illinois university employees opt-out of pensions for a 401(k)-style plan, lawmakers should give other state employees the same flexibility.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.
Illinois students would be eligible for money from donors to access support under the Educational Choice for Children Act.
The area saw expansion again after over two years of decline.
A report from the union itself showed it had 16,500 fewer members last year than it claimed. Is it lying about anything else?
Legislators should use fiscal notes to show taxpayers the economic impact of their proposals.
Illinois is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Blame high taxes, public pensions and structural debt.