Illinois government workers’ union dues being diverted to swing-state politics

By Mailee Smith

09/19/2024

Illinois government workers’ union dues fund Democratic Party campaign committees, which are now seeking to tip the presidential election outcome in swing states. That fails to align with at least 40% of members’ politics.

TAGS: SEIU: Service Employees International Union

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

By Patrick Andriesen

09/19/2024

Voting by mail allows Illinoisans to cast their ballots in the upcoming election without making a trip to the polls. Here’s what you need to know.

TAGS: vote-by-mail

SAFE-T Act Year 1: Fewer Cook County defendants detained, downstate Illinois adjusts

By Joe Tabor, Patrick Andriesen

09/17/2024

Sept. 18 marks Illinois’ first anniversary of being the first state to end cash bail. The predicted disaster was averted. Cook County saw significant improvements. Still, changes to the SAFE-T Act could improve public safety, remain fair to defendants.

TAGS: SAFE-T Act

Illinois can boost housing affordability with statewide zoning reform

By Ravi Mishra

09/17/2024

Oregon made statewide changes in its zoning policies to help keep housing prices affordable. Many states have followed its lead. Illinois should, too.

How do I vote early in Illinois?

By Patrick Andriesen

09/16/2024

Illinois has made it easier to register to vote, but finding your in-person voting place before Election Day can be a headache. Here’s a breakdown to make it easier.

TAGS: election, voting

La población de Chicago alcanza su punto más bajo desde 1920

By Bryce Hill

09/16/2024

En el Censo de 1920, la población de Chicago era de 2.7 millones, un aumento de más de 516,000 en una década. Más de 100 años después, la población de Chicago es de 2.66 millones, una pérdida de 128,034 tras nueve años consecutivos de declive.

TAGS: Chicago, population

Telehealth expands in Illinois for dental, physical therapy patients

By Joe Tabor

09/12/2024

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed laws expanding remote access to dental care and physical therapy, but the state could do more to remove barriers to health care access for patients.

TAGS: telehealth

Illinois sales taxes 7th highest in U.S.

By Dylan Sharkey, Kurtis Karg

09/10/2024

Illinois’ combined state and average local sales tax is the seventh highest in the nation. It is the highest among the most populous states.

TAGS: sales tax

Here’s what to know about Chicago’s 31 school board candidates

By Patrick Andriesen

09/10/2024

Chicago voters will pick from 31 candidates for 10 school board seats. The Chicago Teachers Union is trying to expand its political power by pushing a candidate in each of the 10 districts.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Teachers Union hasn’t released ‘annual’ audit for 4 years

By Mailee Smith

09/09/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union’s internal rules require it to release an audit to members each year. It hasn’t done so since Sept. 9, 2020.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Illinois government workers’ union dues being diverted to swing-state politics

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

SAFE-T Act Year 1: Fewer Cook County defendants detained, downstate Illinois adjusts

Illinois can boost housing affordability with statewide zoning reform

How do I vote early in Illinois?

La población de Chicago alcanza su punto más bajo desde 1920

Telehealth expands in Illinois for dental, physical therapy patients

Illinois sales taxes 7th highest in U.S.

Here’s what to know about Chicago’s 31 school board candidates

Chicago Teachers Union hasn’t released ‘annual’ audit for 4 years

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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