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Case dismissed against student accused of felony eavesdropping at age 13

School district pressed charges when student recorded audio of meeting with middle school principal

John Tillman: Statement on the future of Illinois under J.B. Pritzker

Much like Gov. Rauner, Pritzker will be at the mercy of the most powerful House speaker in U.S. history.

Statewide issues affecting Illinois this election season

Experts available to provide reaction, commentary to state and local elections

Urgent action needed after Springfield’s financial outlook worsens: MEDIA AVAIL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Oct. 18, 2018) — S&P Global Ratings has placed a negative outlook on the city of Springfield’s finances, citing growing pension costs. This represents an increased chance of a future downgrade, putting extra pressure on the city to stabilize before it becomes costlier to take on new debt. Springfield is among many Illinois cities including...

Pritzker price tag: Candidate’s proposed policy agenda adds up to $18 billion

This spending could cost the state about $31.3 billion in foregone economic activity and 132,000 fewer new jobs in the first year alone.

Waste Watch: Suburban Chicago local governments wasted nearly $16 million

As homeowners have watched their property taxes go up, their local budgets are filled with wasteful spending

Waste Watch: Report reveals $81 million of wasteful projects

Illinois’ 2019 budget is as much as $1.5 billion out of balance, while report uncovers millions spent on irresponsible projects and special favors

Report: Illinois’ high taxes make homeownership less affordable

Illinois Policy Institute analysis reveals owning a home in Illinois is a worse deal today than during the pre-housing bubble period