Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030
Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030
The state is predicted to lose a U.S. House seat in the next redistricting cycle.
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections
The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.
Record-high Illinois university workers opt-out of pensions
Record-high Illinois university workers opt-out of pensions
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.
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An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
An easy way to get more education money for Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Bill could benefit millions of Illinois students
Illinois students would be eligible for money from donors to access support under the Educational Choice for Children Act.
Chicago business activity up for second straight month
Chicago business activity up for second straight month
The area saw expansion again after over two years of decline.
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
Illinois Federation of Teachers lies about its membership numbers
A report from the union itself showed it had 16,500 fewer members last year than it claimed. Is it lying about anything else?
Amid a proposed record budget, lawmakers should put price tags on their bills
Amid a proposed record budget, lawmakers should put price tags on their bills
Legislators should use fiscal notes to show taxpayers the economic impact of their proposals.
Vallas: J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ affordability champion?
Vallas: J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ affordability champion?
Illinois is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Blame high taxes, public pensions and structural debt.
Chicago Teachers Union: Poisonous
Chicago Teachers Union: Poisonous
Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly
Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly
Some communities saw their bills rise 75% or more.
Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals
Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability.
Pritzker proposes at least $250 million for affordable housing
Pritzker proposes at least $250 million for affordable housing
The money would be spread across several programs meant to create more units.