Pritzker first Democrat to win 3 terms as Illinois governor

By Dylan Sharkey

11/03/2026

He handily defeated Republican Darren Bailey for the second time.

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Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups direct nearly $2.4 million to school board races

By Lilly Rossi

11/03/2026

Most of that support went to Hilario Dominguez, a candidate for school board president.

TAGS: Chicago Board of Education, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Pritzker has spent $545 million on politics over past 10 years

By Lilly Rossi

11/02/2026

In addition to his campaign, the governor has given to Illinois and national political committees.

Illinois public schools set record-high graduation rate, despite low math, reading scores

By Hannah Schmid

10/30/2026

Yet 40% remain below grade level in reading and 60% in math.

Pritzker fact check: Was increasing the minimum wage the ‘right thing’ for Illinois?

By Adam Gorcyca

10/30/2026

The governor stands by his increase despite Illinois’ unemployment rate averaging third-highest in the U.S.

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Pritzker has vetoed fewer than 1% of bills since taking office

By Lilly Rossi

10/29/2026

Governors in other states with one-party rule use the power more frequently.

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Chicago Teachers Union takes position on 59 bills, gets its way on 24

By Lilly Rossi

10/29/2026

The union had a 40% success rate on bills it lobbied on during the 104th Illinois General Assembly.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Voter guide: Chicago school board president

By Lilly Rossi

10/28/2026

Chicagoans will determine who’s on the first fully elected Chicago Board of Education.

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Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups give nearly $1.5 million so far to Chicago school board candidates

By Lilly Rossi

10/28/2026

As of Oct. 19, the CTU and aligned groups had spent nearly $1.5 million on 12 of its endorsed candidates.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Pritzker’s record: partisan maps, doubled gas tax, record spending

By Lilly Rossi

10/28/2026

With the governor running for a third term and eyeing the White House, Illinoisans should remember his policy decisions.

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Pritzker first Democrat to win 3 terms as Illinois governor

Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups direct nearly $2.4 million to school board races

Pritzker has spent $545 million on politics over past 10 years

Illinois public schools set record-high graduation rate, despite low math, reading scores

Pritzker fact check: Was increasing the minimum wage the ‘right thing’ for Illinois?

Pritzker has vetoed fewer than 1% of bills since taking office

Chicago Teachers Union takes position on 59 bills, gets its way on 24

Voter guide: Chicago school board president

Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups give nearly $1.5 million so far to Chicago school board candidates

Pritzker’s record: partisan maps, doubled gas tax, record spending

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

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