Testimony: Lawmakers can help workers sustain careers through an evolving economy 

By Josh Bandoch

03/27/2026

House Bill 4882 was supported with written testimony by Josh Bandoch, head of policy at Illinois Policy.

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 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 lawmakers to tackle Chicago Bears stadium, pensions, taxes

By Lilly Rossi

01/13/2026

Expect a progressive tax, higher education spending and a Bears stadium to be high on the agenda for Illinois state lawmakers.

Naughty list includes state lawmakers, county leaders, mayors

By Patrick Andriesen

12/24/2025

The nation’s longest-serving legislative speaker, a state senator and a former Cook County commissioner were on Illinois’ too-long list of corrupt politicians.

11 reasons Illinoisans can be thankful this year

By Lilly Rossi

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, Illinoisans should give thanks for Illinois’ heritage, opportunities, wins against new taxes and educational freedom.

Illinois punishes independents, meaning just 1 got on 2024 ballot

By Patrick Andriesen

11/09/2025

Illinois puts lots of restrictions on independent candidates. Just one got on the 2024 ballot in 155 races.

Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait

By Lilly Rossi

11/06/2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction means capturing his likeness in a portrait would be tax dollars poorly spent, one lawmaker says.

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Michael Madigan begins prison term

By Dylan Sharkey

10/13/2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence started Oct. 13 for his role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison, Illinois’ largest utility.

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Illinois House of Representatives

Testimony: Lawmakers can help workers sustain careers through an evolving economy

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

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

Illinois lawmakers to tackle Chicago Bears stadium, pensions, taxes

Naughty list includes state lawmakers, county leaders, mayors

11 reasons Illinoisans can be thankful this year

Illinois punishes independents, meaning just 1 got on 2024 ballot

Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait

Michael Madigan begins prison term

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