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.

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

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

By Jared Walczak

09/29/2026

Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...

Other states will take Illinoisans’ money if Pritzker doesn’t opt into federal scholarship program

By Hannah Schmid

09/23/2026

An Illinois neighbor is vying for donations from state residents.

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

Indiana, Missouri top Illinois on removing barriers to work

By DaNae Estabine

09/21/2026

The state beats most for low licensing barriers but should take notes from Missouri and Indiana.

TAGS: occupational licensing

Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term

By Adam Gorcyca

09/03/2026

Florida was the biggest winner of state residents moving out.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has

By Mailee Smith

09/01/2026

While its members make modest wages, dozens of the union’s staffers are paid $100,000 or more.

TAGS: SEIU: Service Employees International Union

A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same

By Katie Crain, Patrick Andriesen

08/27/2026

Tyrone Murphy was born into the foster care system and had difficulties in school. Now a business owner, he has helped hundreds by using his construction firm as a ministry of hope and opportunity.

Stacy Davis Gates: The scandal-plagued leadership of a teachers union president

By Hannah Schmid

08/03/2026

Stacy Davis Gates’ tenure as president of the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers has been riddled with scandals. Now, fewer than 1-in-3 Chicagoans have a favorable opinion of the union.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates

Who should pay for new sports stadiums?

By Lilly Rossi

07/28/2026

As teams in Chicago and elsewhere pursue new venues and entertainment districts, lawmakers face renewed questions about public financing.

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

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

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

Other states will take Illinoisans’ money if Pritzker doesn’t opt into federal scholarship program

Indiana, Missouri top Illinois on removing barriers to work

Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term

SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has

A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same

Stacy Davis Gates: The scandal-plagued leadership of a teachers union president

Who should pay for new sports stadiums?

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

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