How do I register to vote in Illinois?

By Patrick Andriesen

09/15/2026

Here is what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this Election Day.

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How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?

09/15/2026

If you voted early or will vote by mail, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.

How to vote in Illinois

09/01/2026

Here’s information to help you make sure your voice is heard in the Nov. 3 election.

Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections

By Lilly Rossi

03/10/2026

The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.

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More than 3-in-4 Illinois lawmakers get money from Illinois Federation of Teachers

By Mailee Smith

09/25/2025

The Illinois Federation of Teachers has poured more than $11 million into state lawmakers’ campaigns. Lawmakers then did IFT’s bidding on more than 2-in-5 bills in 2025, with what they wanted often hurting students’ and parents’ best interests.

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Chicago Teachers Union invests nearly $1.8M, but 2-in-5 are lawmakers from outside Chicago

By Mailee Smith

09/05/2025

The Chicago Teachers Union is more political machine than labor union, putting nearly $1.8 million into the campaigns of 84 of 177 current lawmakers since 2010. But it may be losing its hold on Springfield.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Lawmakers should look outside of Springfield when choosing a fiscal watchdog

By Joe Tabor

05/29/2025

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is retiring after a 10-year term of monitoring public spending. The scrutiny his own campaign spending drew should have lawmakers rethink how they choose his replacement.

How to vote in your April 1 election

By Dylan Sharkey

03/11/2025

Groceries, schools and public safety are all affected by local elections taking place April 1. Here’s what to know.

TAGS: Election Day, Illinois voting, property taxes

Illinois lawmakers attack parents’ constitutional rights

By Mailee Smith

03/06/2025

House Bill 2827 would require all Illinois private schools to report personal information about students to local and state authorities – a prime example of Illinois government overreach and an infringement of parents’ constitutional rights.

How government unions work against interests of private-sector unions, taxpayers

By Mailee Smith

01/08/2025

Government unions posed threats to public welfare that were recognized by founders of the labor movement and by progressive icon Franklin D. Roosevelt. Those threats have become reality, with government union power dominating – especially in Illinois.

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How do I register to vote in Illinois?

How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?

How to vote in Illinois

Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections

More than 3-in-4 Illinois lawmakers get money from Illinois Federation of Teachers

Chicago Teachers Union invests nearly $1.8M, but 2-in-5 are lawmakers from outside Chicago

Lawmakers should look outside of Springfield when choosing a fiscal watchdog

How to vote in your April 1 election

Illinois lawmakers attack parents’ constitutional rights

How government unions work against interests of private-sector unions, taxpayers

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

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Take advantage of the various ways to vote

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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