Because of pensions, Chicago pays $157 for $100 of payroll
Because of pensions, Chicago pays $157 for $100 of payroll
A history of financial mismanagement has left the city putting in 57% of covered payroll for pensions, but even that’s not enough.
Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners averaged $437,000 each last year
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.
How much has the Chicago Teachers Union spent on Chicago school board candidates?
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.
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Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
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.
What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?
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.
Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation
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.
Pritzker’s record: Governor signs nearly 400 bills, vetoes just one
Pritzker’s record: Governor signs nearly 400 bills, vetoes just one
The governor does not use his veto authority to advocate for Illinoisans.
Pritzker: Jobs Growth Poison
Pritzker: Jobs Growth Poison
Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term
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.
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%.
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.
Empty CPS Schools
Empty CPS Schools
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.