Pritzker proposes reducing burdensome housing regulations By Josh Bandoch 03/03/2026 The state needs to add 227,000 homes by 2030 to meet demand TAGS: JB Pritzker
Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances By Ravi Mishra, Tom Demmer 02/12/2026 Pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility can ensure Illinois’ long-term budget health. Here’s how state leaders can do it.
Waste watch: Illinois gives $1.5M to ICE opponents By Geoff Feinstein 02/09/2026 Illinois lawmakers funded a Hispanic chamber of commerce connected to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Its chief opposes ICE deportations.
Illinois’ social mobility is worst in Midwest By Josh Bandoch 02/05/2026 Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic problems and corruption in its legal system.
Illinois loses 1,700 jobs in 2025 while nation adds 584,000 By Josh Bandoch, Jon Josko 01/30/2026 Illinois’ unemployment continued a long-term trend of remaining higher than the national rate as 2025 ends with lost jobs as the nation gained.
Chicago metro area is 4th-hottest tech hub By Josh Bandoch 01/27/2026 The Chicago area climbed up two spots as a technology hub, surpassing Silicon Valley. Government can foster that growth. TAGS: jobs
Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development By Josh Bandoch 01/26/2026 Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationally.
Illinois economy grows 4.3%, riding national trend By Ravi Mishra 01/23/2026 Illinois saw strong economic growth in the third quarter of 2025, largely tracking national trends. TAGS: economy, jobs
3 things to know about Pat Quinn’s ‘millionaire tax’ By LyLena Estabine 01/23/2026 Former Gov. Pat Quinn claims a millionaire tax would offer Illinoisans property tax relief, but it won’t work without pension reform. TAGS: millionaire tax, Pat Quinn
Gassing up in Illinois pricey during record holiday travel By Jerry Barmore 12/18/2025 AAA estimates 5.7 million Illinoisans will travel this holiday season. Most will be driving, forced to pay the nation’s No. 2 gas taxes. TAGS: gas tax