Pritzker signs $55.9 billion budget

By Lilly Rossi

06/16/2026

Illinois is tagged with more taxes when the governor had the opportunity to say no.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Pritzker to decide whether Illinois students receive $1 billion from private donations

By Lilly Rossi

06/16/2026

The decision to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program rests with the governor.

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.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

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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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.

Democratic Party

Pritzker signs $55.9 billion budget

Pritzker to decide whether Illinois students receive $1 billion from private donations

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

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

What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit and how can it benefit Illinois students?

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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