At least 5 Democratic states are opting into the FSTC. What’s holding up Pritzker?

By Lilly Rossi

05/18/2026

At least 31 states have said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.

Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois

By Joe Tabor

04/29/2026

If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process.

Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students

By Lilly Rossi

04/14/2026

The governor should say yes to a program that would provide donated education money for Illinois families.

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FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

03/17/2026

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice

By Lilly Rossi

03/13/2026

State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.

Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030

By Joe Tabor

03/10/2026

The state is predicted to lose a U.S. House seat in the next redistricting cycle.

An easy way to get more education money for Illinois

By Mailee Smith

03/09/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants more federal funding. A new program would provide donor money— but he must opt in.

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Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections

By Patrick Andriesen

03/02/2026

Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal office in 2024.

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

By Ravi Mishra, Tom Demmer

02/12/2026

Pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility can ensure Illinois’ long-term budget health. Here’s how state leaders can do it.

How Illinois has changed under Pritzker

By Dylan Sharkey

01/05/2026

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is acting like the 2028 Democratic candidate for president. But what does Pritzker’s Illinois resume say about his leadership?

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Democratic Party

At least 5 Democratic states are opting into the FSTC. What’s holding up Pritzker?

Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois

Pritzker could unlock $1 billion for Illinois students

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice

Illinois’ population loss could make congressional gerrymandering harder in 2030

An easy way to get more education money for Illinois

Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

How Illinois has changed under Pritzker

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students