Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Illinois
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Illinois
This page will be updated daily to reflect developments related to the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.
Chicago teachers refusing to return to school face discipline, up to firing
Chicago teachers refusing to return to school face discipline, up to firing
The Chicago Teachers Union is encouraging Chicago Public School teachers to “take action” against the school district, but the union’s agenda risks teachers’ jobs without backing by science or law.
Illinois Democrats’ epic tax fail
Illinois Democrats’ epic tax fail
Pritzker extends mask mandate for another 150 days
Pritzker extends mask mandate for another 150 days
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to run the state’s COVID-19 response by executive mandate, with state lawmakers still silent 10 months into the pandemic.
Father Time: Madigan 2021
Father Time: Madigan 2021
Christmas Story: Major award
Christmas Story: Major award
Illinois’ sobering ‘sin taxes’ are among the nation’s highest this New Year’s
Illinois’ sobering ‘sin taxes’ are among the nation’s highest this New Year’s
Excise taxes have failed to improve Illinoisans’ health while creating an undue burden for those with the least. But lawmakers have yet to kick the habit.
Government unions invested $10M in Madigan, but could that end in 2021?
Government unions invested $10M in Madigan, but could that end in 2021?
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has funded a lot of campaigns – and his legal defense – with money from government unions. Even if unions still back him in the New Year, members have options.
Holiday scratch-offs win bupkis for Illinois students
Holiday scratch-offs win bupkis for Illinois students
Anyone betting those lottery tickets they gifted will help education would lose.
Leaving an 8th grader ‘Home Alone’ could land parents in jail
Leaving an 8th grader ‘Home Alone’ could land parents in jail
A vague and restrictive state law could mean the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services comes knocking if parents leave their 13-year-old home alone.
Christmas wish: Illinoisans fleeing out of state
Christmas wish: Illinoisans fleeing out of state
Christmas Story: Madigan Bunny Suit
Christmas Story: Madigan Bunny Suit
Illinois sees worst population decline since World War II
Illinois sees worst population decline since World War II
Even subtracting COVID-19 deaths, Illinois still suffered its largest population drop in modern history in the first year of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s fiscal policies, including 20 new tax and fee hikes, as well as his pandemic response.
Illinois government saw too many make ‘naughty’ list in 2020
Illinois government saw too many make ‘naughty’ list in 2020
COVID-19 showed everyone the heroes in health care and essential services, but it also exposed weak character or bad behavior of many in Illinois government.