Illinois’ public universities have lost 13,062 students during the past 20 years, but three gained. They lost state funding while the losers got more money.

Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

By Patrick Andriesen

03/04/2026

Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. But it’s up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt Illinois into the program. Only about one in five oppose him doing so.

Illinois lawmakers considering statewide bag tax

By Benjamin Hines

03/04/2026

Illinoisans would pay a new bag tax under a proposed bill in Springfield. The tax would only deepen concerns that the state keeps increasing the cost burden.

Pritzker proposes reducing burdensome housing regulations

By Josh Bandoch

03/03/2026

The state needs to add 227,000 homes by 2030 to meet demand

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Poll: Most Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

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Pritzker proposes reducing burdensome housing regulations

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