Survey: Illinois 2nd in U.S. for residents leaving

By Dylan Sharkey

01/18/2023

Illinois is the second-most popular state to leave based on a survey of movers by United Van Lines. Illinois has also experienced nine straight years of population loss.

TAGS: Illinois, outmigration

Illinois state senator pushing progressive tax voters rejected

By Dylan Sharkey

01/18/2023

An Illinois state senator is reviving an effort to change Illinois’ income tax structure from a flat tax, even though voters soundly defeated the change in 2020. Expect higher taxes, retirement taxes if he gets his way.

TAGS: Illinois, progressive income tax

State lawmaker incomes grow at double rate of Illinoisans’ incomes

By Bryce Hill

01/17/2023

State lawmakers have voted to increase their salaries by more than $17,000 during Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration, far outpacing growth in their constituent’s incomes.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, lawmaker pay

Illinois lawmaker pay 4th-highest in U.S. after Pritzker OKs $12,000 raises

By Bryce Hill

01/13/2023

State lawmaker pay has increased by more than $17,000 during Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. State representatives and senators make the most for jobs considered less than full time, 4th in U.S. overall.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, lawmaker pay

Record number of Illinois voters cast ballot by mail in 2022 midterms

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

01/11/2023

Illinois’ 2022 general election saw the second-highest voter turnout in a midterm year of the past quarter century, with more than half of registered residents casting a ballot. Vote by mail participation increased 67% over 2018.

TAGS: Illinois, vote-by-mail

2022 midterms show mail voting spreads rapidly across Illinois

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

01/11/2023

Over 742,000 Illinoisans voted by mail in November, 67% more than the previous midterm. While many Northern Illinois counties saw record voter participation, Cook County reported its lowest turnout in 25 years.

TAGS: Illinois, vote-by-mail

Chicago Public Schools spends 55% more on 20% fewer students since 2010

By Hannah Schmid

01/10/2023

Over 87,000 students have left Chicago Public Schools and student proficiency rates have dropped since the militant Caucus of Rank and File Educators took over the Chicago Teachers Union in 2010. All that, and 55% higher costs.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools, Invest in Kids

Illinois House bill would give more power to Chicago Public Schools unions

By Mailee Smith

01/10/2023

The Chicago Teachers Union has already created havoc for kids and parents in Chicago Public Schools, with 5 work stoppages in the past 11 years. Now lawmakers are giving principals and other employees union powers, creating more potential instability for students and parents.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Will Pritzker’s 2nd term bring more tax hikes, emergency orders?

By Dylan Sharkey

01/10/2023

Illinois has reached the four-year mark with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. What do the past four years tell Illinoisans about what to expect in his second term?

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Pritzker issues 38th COVID-19 emergency order

By Dylan Sharkey

01/09/2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended his COVID-19 emergency powers into his second term. Illinois is 1 of only 9 states still claiming disaster status as a result of COVID-19.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker

Illinois

Survey: Illinois 2nd in U.S. for residents leaving

Illinois state senator pushing progressive tax voters rejected

State lawmaker incomes grow at double rate of Illinoisans’ incomes

Illinois lawmaker pay 4th-highest in U.S. after Pritzker OKs $12,000 raises

Record number of Illinois voters cast ballot by mail in 2022 midterms

2022 midterms show mail voting spreads rapidly across Illinois

Chicago Public Schools spends 55% more on 20% fewer students since 2010

Illinois House bill would give more power to Chicago Public Schools unions

Will Pritzker’s 2nd term bring more tax hikes, emergency orders?

Pritzker issues 38th COVID-19 emergency order

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

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