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.

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

By Lilly Rossi

03/11/2026

Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.

TAGS: Graciela Guzman, IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly

By LyLena Estabine

03/05/2026

Some communities saw their bills rise 75% or more.

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.

Kifowit bill risks digging Illinois pension hole deeper

By LyLena Estabine

02/04/2026

Illinois lawmakers propose a Tier 2 pension expansion that adds costly sweeteners, despite struggling to keep up with current obligations.

Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power

By Joe Tabor

02/03/2026

The Illinois Constitution stops politicians from imposing progressive taxation, which would give them power to progressively tax everyone more.

TAGS: progressive tax

Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist

By LyLena Estabine

01/29/2026

Subsidies and rent control will make Illinois’ housing shortage worse. Lawmakers should focus on how they can boost supply.

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

By Lilly Rossi

01/19/2026

Taxpayers usually get told what raise they will receive. They also get told what raises they will give: to state lawmakers, and by those same lawmakers.

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

By LyLena Estabine

01/13/2026

Causes, costs, how to set the state free

Illinois General Assembly

Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly

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

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

Kifowit bill risks digging Illinois pension hole deeper

Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power

Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help 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