The governor does not use his veto authority to advocate for Illinoisans.

Partisan politics is a big player in the Illinois Capitol. The state needs real redistricting reform to increase competition, expand representation and strengthen accountability.

Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter concerns.

Releasing reports is often up to the small Legislative Ethics Commission. That needs to change.

The state finally passed legislation to comply with a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the government may not keep surplus equity when property is sold for unpaid taxes.