UPDATE: Lawsuit aims to block Illinois’ first-in-U.S. crypto transaction tax

By Adam Gorcyca

07/23/2026

The tax now has been challenged in court.

Illinois Federation of Teachers: 7 things the union doesn’t want teachers to know

By Mailee Smith

07/23/2026

IFT represents educators in more than 200 districts across Illinois. But teachers’ zip codes dictate how much support they actually get from the union.

TAGS: IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Drivers have less than 2 weeks to weigh in on endless toll hikes, years of congestion

By Shaw Carlson

07/22/2026

Illinois drivers have only a short window to comment on a $26.5 billion capital plan that includes the largest passenger tollway hike in state history.

Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics

By Lilly Rossi

07/21/2026

The governor has financially supported political committees in Illinois and across the nation.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

1-in-3 reject union membership in AFSCME Council 31

By Mailee Smith

07/20/2026

Of its own officers and employees, 83 made over $100,000.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

What teachers unions won’t tell you about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

By Shaw Carlson

07/17/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has an opportunity to help Illinois students pay for educational resources — at no cost to the state.

Falling birth rates could worsen Illinois’ declining public school enrollment 

By Rich Witzel

07/17/2026

Illinois public schools are teaching fewer students compared to a decade ago, yet taxpayers continue funding a system built for more students.

Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral conflict of interest

By Jessica Rehberg

07/16/2026

The measure would prohibit the mayor from holding outside employment.

TAGS: Aurora, conflicts of interest

Kirk Moses: Building stronger communities with work and beautification

By LyLena Estabine

07/16/2026

Moses works as a block club leader in South Shore, cleaning up the community and helping people find work. He believes it’s up to the community to care for itself.

Why an Illinois home costs almost $100,000 more than it did before COVID

By Katie Crain

07/15/2026

The state’s housing prices soar as its supply of homes for sale remains far behind the nation’s.

Stacy Davis Gates

UPDATE: Lawsuit aims to block Illinois’ first-in-U.S. crypto transaction tax

Illinois Federation of Teachers: 7 things the union doesn’t want teachers to know

Drivers have less than 2 weeks to weigh in on endless toll hikes, years of congestion

Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics

1-in-3 reject union membership in AFSCME Council 31

What teachers unions won’t tell you about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Falling birth rates could worsen Illinois’ declining public school enrollment

Aurora proposal aims to limit potential for mayoral conflict of interest

Kirk Moses: Building stronger communities with work and beautification

Why an Illinois home costs almost $100,000 more than it did before COVID

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students