Parents push to expand Illinois’ Invest in Kids school choice program

By Dylan Sharkey

11/18/2022

Illinois state lawmakers are hearing from parents who want to see the Invest in Kids program expanded. Giving families a choice about their schools can boost student achievement.

TAGS: Invest in Kids, school choice

Forbes: Illinois 3rd in nation for people leaving

By Dylan Sharkey

11/17/2022

Forbes magazine highlighted Illinois as one of the top states residents are fleeing for more tax-friendly climates.

TAGS: outmigration, population

Illinois food assistance rate 6th-highest in nation

By Patrick Andriesen

11/17/2022

Thanksgiving will come from SNAP benefits for 1 in 6 Illinoisans this year. That is the nation’s sixth-highest rate, with inflation and a recession looming.

TAGS: Illinois, Thanksgiving

Pritzker gives himself COVID-19 emergency powers for 36th time

By Patrick Andriesen

11/16/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared Illinois a disaster area for the 36th time, extending his emergency powers over the state for another 30 days. None of Illinois’ neighboring states remain under emergency powers.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Indicted Chicago alderman too ill to stand trial, OK to cast council votes

By Patrick Andriesen

11/15/2022

Chicago’s second-longest serving alderman is seeking a stay of prosecution on federal bribery charges, arguing she is “not medically fit to stand trial.” The plea comes eight days after Ald. Carrie Austin voted on the council floor to approve the city budget.

TAGS: Chicago City Council, corruption

Experts: Illinois taxpayers carrying 3rd-highest debt burden in nation

By Patrick Andriesen

11/14/2022

Truth in Accounting experts contested Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s claims Illinois is on the best fiscal footing in years, citing chronic underfunding of the state’s nation-leading pension debt. The watchdogs ranked Illinois’ finances third worst among U.S. states.

TAGS: economic recovery, JB Pritzker

How to run for local school board in Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

11/11/2022

School boards impact two-thirds of property tax bills on average in Illinois. Running for the school board ensures kids in the community get a quality education and winning candidates get a chance to control costs.

TAGS: IASB: Illinois Association of School Boards

Why Amendment 1 is too close to call

By Patrick Andriesen

11/11/2022

Voters can change the Illinois Constitution in one of two ways: 60% of votes on the change, or a majority of total election votes. The Amendment 1 vote is so close and so many ballots remain uncounted, that calculating those two numbers remains elusive.

TAGS: Amendment 1, labor, workers rights amendment

2022 election had most contested Illinois House races in 2 decades

By Patrick Andriesen

11/10/2022

Illinois’ 2022 general election was the most contested non-presidential election in the past two decades, with 79 contested Statehouse races. Illinois Policy’s Full Slate project helped give voters an extra 32 choices on the ballot.

TAGS: elections, Illinois

Amendment 1 vote too close to call

By Dylan Sharkey

11/09/2022

Votes were still being counted on Amendment 1, but the vote was very close. If approved, the change to the Illinois Constitution would expand collective bargaining powers just for government unions.

TAGS: Amendment 1, labor, property taxes

Illinois

Parents push to expand Illinois’ Invest in Kids school choice program

Forbes: Illinois 3rd in nation for people leaving

Illinois food assistance rate 6th-highest in nation

Pritzker gives himself COVID-19 emergency powers for 36th time

Indicted Chicago alderman too ill to stand trial, OK to cast council votes

Experts: Illinois taxpayers carrying 3rd-highest debt burden in nation

How to run for local school board in Illinois

Why Amendment 1 is too close to call

2022 election had most contested Illinois House races in 2 decades

Amendment 1 vote too close to call

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