Which judges are up for retention in Cook County?

By Joe Tabor

10/27/2026

Sixty judges are up for retention in Cook County. They each need 60% of the vote to remain in office.

California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?  

By Adam Gorcyca

10/15/2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

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.

TAGS: Election Day

Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen

By Joe Tabor, Lilly Rossi

09/15/2026

Almost 9,000 signatures from residents could put two binding referendum questions on the ballot to establish recall procedures.

Tequila is optional. Constitutional liquor tax rules aren’t.

By Joe Tabor, Riya Kapoor

07/24/2026

Illinois wisely scrapped a proposal that could well have violated a 1988 state Supreme Court ruling.

TAGS: alcohol tax, Illinois Department of Revenue

Will new state budget skirt law meant to protect transportation money?

By Joe Tabor

05/29/2026

Year after year the state budget has diverted money meant for transportation to pay the bills. It’s a good bet the fiscal 2027 budget will do it again.

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

By Benjamin Hines

04/17/2026

Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

By LyLena Estabine

01/13/2026

Causes, costs, how to set the state free

Illinois Supreme Court asked to hear constitutional challenge case

12/22/2025

The Illinois Supreme Court has been asked to hear a lawsuit challenging where citizens can file constitutional challenges to state laws.

Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt

By LyLena Estabine

10/21/2025

Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without pension reform, state oversight offers little hope to fix its $164M crisis.

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Which judges are up for retention in Cook County?

California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?

How do I register to vote in Illinois?

Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen

Tequila is optional. Constitutional liquor tax rules aren’t.

Will new state budget skirt law meant to protect transportation money?

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap

Illinois Supreme Court asked to hear constitutional challenge case

Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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