Vallas: J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ affordability champion?

By Paul Vallas

03/06/2026

Illinois is one of the least affordable states in the nation. Blame high taxes, public pensions and structural debt.

Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

By Ravi Mishra

03/05/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability.

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Pritzker proposes at least $250 million for affordable housing

By Josh Bandoch

03/05/2026

The money would be spread across several programs meant to create more units.

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Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

By Patrick Andriesen

03/04/2026

Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. Only about one in five oppose him doing so.

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Pritzker proposes reducing burdensome housing regulations

By Josh Bandoch

03/03/2026

The state needs to add 227,000 homes by 2030 to meet demand

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Pritzker’s $56 billion budget relies on $700 million in new revenue

By Ravi Mishra

02/23/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal for 2027 relies in more than $700 million in new revenue.

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Pritzker proposes record-setting $56 billion budget

By Bryce Hill

02/18/2026

Spending proposal features $1 billion in updated revenue assumptions, $589 million in tax and fee hikes and $139 million in fund sweeps.

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Illinois’ increased revenue because of federal economy, not state lawmakers

By Ravi Mishra

02/18/2026

Higher tax revenue paints a better picture for Illinois’ budget, but increases have been driven by strong national economy, rather than local policy.

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VALLAS: Don’t be fooled by Pritzker’s boasts of population gains

By Paul Vallas

02/17/2026

Roughly half of Illinois residents say they would leave the state if they could. That warning should be a wake-up call to state and local leaders.

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The good and bad in Pritzker pension proposals

By LyLena Estabine

02/06/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to handle Illinois’ pension crisis. Some build on proven reforms while others could delay real progress.

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Vallas: J.B. Pritzker, Illinois’ affordability champion?

Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

Pritzker proposes at least $250 million for affordable housing

Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

Pritzker proposes reducing burdensome housing regulations

Pritzker’s $56 billion budget relies on $700 million in new revenue

Pritzker proposes record-setting $56 billion budget

Illinois’ increased revenue because of federal economy, not state lawmakers

VALLAS: Don’t be fooled by Pritzker’s boasts of population gains

The good and bad in Pritzker pension proposals

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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