Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait

By Lilly Rossi

11/06/2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction means capturing his likeness in a portrait would be tax dollars poorly spent, one lawmaker says.

TAGS: Mike Madigan

Illinois parents, taxpayers shut out when teacher strikes threatened

By Lilly Rossi

11/06/2025

Teachers unions threaten to strike, then use that leverage in secret negotiations. Parents, taxpayers don’t know the contract’s price until it’s too late.

TAGS: IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Low-income students 16 points below Illinois average

By Hannah Schmid

11/05/2025

New Illinois State Board of Education data shows low-income and minority public school students are struggling, scoring well below average.

Vallas: Legislation buys CTA time to fix itself, but will it?

By Paul Vallas

11/04/2025

New taxes buy the Chicago Transit Authority some time, but state lawmakers failed fix anything that led to the crisis. Here are three ways city leaders can fix the CTA.

Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled states

By Lilly Rossi

11/04/2025

In Illinois, 99% of state bills passed by the Democratic supermajority become law with no objection by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Democracy suffers without checks and balances.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois, Chicago voters rank high taxes as No. 1 issue

By Patrick Andriesen

11/04/2025

More than half of Illinois voters and one-third of Chicago voters said high taxes were their No. 1 concern. Despite that, Springfield and Chicago politicians both are hiking taxes again to spend more.

Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy supply

By Ravi Mishra

10/31/2025

Lawmakers pass a bill to end the ban on large nuclear plants but include plans on expanding state control over energy.

$53 billion pension spike advances during last-minute veto session

By Bryce Hill

10/31/2025

A bill that would increase Tier 2 pension benefits was passed out of Illinois House Executive Committee on Oct 30.

How many people in your county can’t access SNAP after Nov.1?

By Lauren Zuar

10/31/2025

If the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Illinoisans could lose access to critical food aid after Nov. 1.

Illinois lawmakers hike toll roads and sales taxes to fund Chicago-area transit

By Dylan Sharkey, Ravi Mishra

10/31/2025

Illinois lawmakers passed a new plan to keep Chicago-area public transit running. The plan hikes sales taxes in the Chicago area but stops major service cuts for the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace.

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Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait

Illinois parents, taxpayers shut out when teacher strikes threatened

Low-income students 16 points below Illinois average

Vallas: Legislation buys CTA time to fix itself, but will it?

Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled states

Illinois, Chicago voters rank high taxes as No. 1 issue

Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy supply

$53 billion pension spike advances during last-minute veto session

How many people in your county can’t access SNAP after Nov.1?

Illinois lawmakers hike toll roads and sales taxes to fund Chicago-area transit

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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