Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier By Lilly Rossi 09/08/2026 Homeowners in the suburb could soon have more freedom to renovate their homes without being forced to add parking spaces.
Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation By DaNae Estabine 09/07/2026 U.S. housing for sale is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers, but Illinois is still way behind.
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.
Teachers can stop paying union dues and keep their benefits By Hannah Schmid 07/29/2026 Educators can join thousands of their colleagues and opt out of union membership — and retain all benefits provided in their contract. TAGS: Janus v. AFSCME
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
Lawmakers punt on housing supply as prices up 48% since 2019 By LyLena Estabine 06/04/2026 The state’s home prices have jumped 48% while housing for sale has plummeted.
More than half of Illinois counties suffer outmigration By Bryce Hill 03/26/2026 Residents are leaving every corner of Illinois for other states despite surging international migration propping up the total population.
Trucking industry vet calls Illinois toll hike needless punishment By Jess Plowman 02/03/2026 Illinois toll rates are about to increase as a political favor to construction unions. That’s despite a $3 billion surplus in the road fund.
11 reasons Illinoisans can be thankful this year By Lilly Rossi 11/27/2025 This Thanksgiving, Illinoisans should give thanks for Illinois’ heritage, opportunities, wins against new taxes and educational freedom.
Illinois can’t afford to miss out on 10,000 extra homes By LyLena Estabine 11/21/2025 Families rely on single-family homes. Illinois must relax zoning laws and lower minimum lot sizes to make them more affordable statewide. TAGS: affordable housing