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New bill could lead to higher tuition at Illinois’ flagship universities

State higher education funding rewards shrinking universities, punishes growth

What policies to watch during Pritzker’s address: Trump, taxes and pensions

Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to comment on various topics being discussed during the governor’s address

Illinois Policy Institute: Roadmap to stop looming $21B in deficits

‘Illinois Forward 2027’ offers spending caps, rightsizing government, pension reform and pro-growth policies to put Illinois on a sustainable fiscal path

Polls open: 32 Illinois counties see education question on March primary ballot

What to know about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program

Chicago violent crime hits decade low as arrest rates climb

The Illinois Policy Institute found violent crime declined in nearly 9-in-10 neighborhoods

What to watch in this legislative session: Bears stadium, data centers and pensions

Research found Illinois’ state budget has grown nearly five times faster than the economy

Statement: Chicago passes record budget without head tax

The Chicago City Council passed its record spending $16.6 billion 2026 budget, 30-18, today.

Statement: Pritzker’s transit bill contains unneeded, perpetual toll hikes

A federal judge ruled Cook County is illegally settling minor property tax debts by seizing the full value of properties. Illinois law still allows the practice.

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