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 budget includes new tax on online fantasy sports By Riya Kapoor 06/26/2026 The budget awaiting his signature also imposes licensing fees on operators. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Illinois lawmakers miss chance to improve healthcare access by joining interstate compacts By Riya Kapoor 06/24/2026 Licensed practical nurses and physician assistants remain held back by red tape, making it harder for them to work where they are needed. TAGS: Nurse Licensure Compact
Pritzker signs $55.9 billion budget By Lilly Rossi 06/16/2026 Illinois is tagged with more taxes when the governor had the opportunity to say no. TAGS: JB Pritzker
Illinois passes record $55.9 billion budget, with over $800 million in tax increases By Bryce Hill 06/01/2026 Illinois lawmakers’ late-night budget sets a new spending record financed by more tax hikes on the final day of legislative session. TAGS: budget, JB Pritzker, pensions, taxes
Tax hike threat looms as Illinois budget deadline nears By Bryce Hill 05/27/2026 They are signaling a willingness to raise taxes as the May 31 deadline quickly approaches.
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois By Joe Tabor 04/29/2026 If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process.
Pritzker proposes record-setting $56 billion budget By Bryce Hill 02/18/2026 Spending proposal features $1 billion in updated revenue assumptions, $589 million in tax and fee hikes and $139 million in fund sweeps. TAGS: JB Pritzker
The good and bad in Pritzker pension proposals By LyLena Estabine 02/06/2026 Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to handle Illinois’ pension crisis. Some build on proven reforms while others could delay real progress. TAGS: JB Pritzker
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap By LyLena Estabine 01/13/2026 Causes, costs, how to set the state free