Springfield proposals pushing income tax plan voters already rejected

By Bryce Hill

03/03/2026

Illinois voters rejected a graduated income tax in 2020. State politicians are trying again.

Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections

By Patrick Andriesen

03/02/2026

Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal office in 2024.

7 things to know about Illinois data centers

By Brennan Park

03/02/2026

The state’s data center boom is reshaping energy, water use and taxes. Here’s what residents should know about the costs, jobs and incentives involved.

Lawmaker files anti-student bill right after getting CTU money

By Mailee Smith

02/27/2026

The bill is based on misinformation and bucks both national trends and public support for a federal program providing donated money to students.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois top 10 for highest in-state tuition, new bill to find out why

By Patrick Andriesen

02/27/2026

A new bill in Springfield would provide a roadmap to make higher education more affordable and competitive.

New bill could help Illinois’ housing gap with granny flats statewide

By Patrick Andriesen

02/25/2026

A measure in Springfield would expand permission to build accessory dwelling units to every municipality in the state.

New bill would block scholarship money for students

By Lilly Rossi

02/24/2026

Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit Illinois students from receiving private funds for tutoring and other academic needs – even though it would cost the state nothing.

Idaho giving students access to federal scholarships; Illinois should join

By Benjamin Hines, Lilly Rossi

02/24/2026

The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of school choice tax credits. Yet Illinois continues to lag the nation with no form of school choice.

TAGS: scholarships, school choice

Pritzker’s $56 billion budget relies on $700 million in new revenue

By Ravi Mishra

02/23/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal for 2027 relies in more than $700 million in new revenue.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois job openings drop by 100,000 since September with 302,000 unemployed

By Josh Bandoch, Jon Josko

02/20/2026

Illinois job openings are down by more than 100,000 since September.

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Springfield proposals pushing income tax plan voters already rejected

Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections

7 things to know about Illinois data centers

Lawmaker files anti-student bill right after getting CTU money

Illinois top 10 for highest in-state tuition, new bill to find out why

New bill could help Illinois’ housing gap with granny flats statewide

New bill would block scholarship money for students

Idaho giving students access to federal scholarships; Illinois should join

Pritzker’s $56 billion budget relies on $700 million in new revenue

Illinois job openings drop by 100,000 since September with 302,000 unemployed

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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