Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s

By Joe Tabor

08/20/2026

Rules are stricter for federal officials than for Illinois politicians.

Three ways Illinois could boost the trades with the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program

By Hannah Schmid

08/20/2026

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could expand access to career and technical education for Illinois students.

TAGS: FSTC: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Illinois Tollway board approves largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history

By Ethan Soifer

08/19/2026

The sign-off from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s board came despite overwhelming online comment opposition.

TAGS: Illinois Tollway, JB Pritzker

Pritzker signs law to remove chemicals from makeup, nail polish, hair dye, perfumes

By Lilly Rossi

08/19/2026

The sale of products containing certain ingredients already banned in the EU will be prohibited in Illinois beginning July 1, 2028.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts

By Jessica Rehberg

08/18/2026

Voters in school districts in St. Charles, Algonquin, Oswego and downstate Mahomet-Seymour will decide whether to approve borrowing for facility improvements.

TAGS: public schools

76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes

By Ethan Soifer

08/18/2026

The Illinois Tollway board is slated to vote on the proposal this week.

TAGS: Illinois Tollway, JB Pritzker

Rockford close to zoning reforms to increase housing

By Jessica Rehberg, Lilly Rossi

08/17/2026

The proposed amendments would allow greater housing density, eliminate garage mandates and reduce approval hurdles for new developments.

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

By LyLena Estabine

08/17/2026

Reducing property taxes and bureaucratic holdups will lead to safer communities and more economic opportunities on Chicago's South and West sides.

Pritzker’s record: He added $300 million last year to Chicago pension woes

By Adam Gorcyca

08/14/2026

The governor signed a sweetener for city police and firefighters that’s estimated to add over $11 billion in accrued liabilities by 2055.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois among worst in U.S. for population growth, job growth, wage growth

By Bryce Hill, Adam Gorcyca

08/14/2026

The state lags in several economic metrics as the governor runs for a third term.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

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Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s

Three ways Illinois could boost the trades with the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program

Illinois Tollway board approves largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history

Pritzker signs law to remove chemicals from makeup, nail polish, hair dye, perfumes

A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts

76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes

Rockford close to zoning reforms to increase housing

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

Pritzker’s record: He added $300 million last year to Chicago pension woes

Illinois among worst in U.S. for population growth, job growth, wage growth

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

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