California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?  

By Adam Gorcyca

10/15/2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court

By Joe Tabor

10/13/2026

Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was.

TAGS: gerrymandering

Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes

By Adam Gorcyca

10/12/2026

The past six fiscal years represent the six highest state tax burdens in Illinois in over 30 years.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois public college tuition 9th-highest in U.S. despite highest per-student spending

By Lilly Rossi

10/08/2026

Every public university in Indiana charges less in tuition and fees than every one in Illinois.

Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker

By Lilly Rossi

10/07/2026

Data suggest the state is on pace to lose a U.S. representative in 2030.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Who is running for Chicago school board in 2026?

By Lilly Rossi

10/06/2026

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

TAGS: Chicago Board of Education

Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier

By Lilly Rossi

10/06/2026

Homeowners in the suburb could soon have more freedom to renovate their homes without being forced to add parking spaces.

Illinois Policy Institute sends cease-and-desist letter to 17 Tazewell County school districts

By Mailee Smith

10/02/2026

At least 17 school districts in Tazewell County appear to be engaging in election interference.

Did Pritzker have the right to halt Illinois’ data center tax credit?

By Jared Walczak

10/02/2026

The governor halted the credit via press release after lawmakers declined to do so.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Married donors could get $3,400 tax credit under federal education scholarship program

By Hannah Schmid

10/01/2026

The federal rules provide the clearest roadmap yet for how the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, will operate.

TAGS: EFTC: Education Freedom Tax Credit, FSTC: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Illinois

California vs. Illinois: Who’s more reckless with pensions?

Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court

Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes

Illinois public college tuition 9th-highest in U.S. despite highest per-student spending

Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker

Who is running for Chicago school board in 2026?

Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier

Illinois Policy Institute sends cease-and-desist letter to 17 Tazewell County school districts

Did Pritzker have the right to halt Illinois’ data center tax credit?

Married donors could get $3,400 tax credit under federal education scholarship program

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

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