Illinois

5 principles to guide Illinois’ public pension reform

By LyLena Estabine
01/16/2025
With nearly $214 billion in state and local pension debt threatening both retirees and government finances, Illinois needs a new path forward. Here are five principles to guide the state, protect taxpayers and safeguard public servants.

Voters near O’Hare to take up gerrymandering, unfunded mandates

By Dylan Sharkey
01/10/2025
Addison Township voters at the April 1 election will tell state lawmakers where they stand on legislative map gerrymandering and state leaders making demands without providing money. Nearly 650,000 Illinoisans’ concerns about major state issues will be represented by these votes.

Another Cook County suburb gives voters say on Illinois issues

By Dylan Sharkey
01/09/2025
Wheeling Township voters will have a chance to weigh in on Illinois state lawmakers imposing unfunded mandates. After the April 1 election, nearly 650,000 Illinoisans’ concerns will have been represented by votes on some of the state’s most pressing issues.