Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure

By Adam Gorcyca

08/26/2026

Illinois’ population has shrunk under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s leadership and is predicted to fall further.

Naperville could scrap grocery tax in favor of higher sales tax

By Jessica Rehberg

08/04/2026

Revenue is falling short of expectations from the grocery tax, which was enacted after Gov. J.B. Pritzker repealed the state grocery tax.

Illinois sales taxes near top in U.S.

By Adam Gorcyca

07/28/2026

Chicago will have one of the highest big-city rates in the country when the transit tax inches up Aug. 1.

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.

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Illinois lawmaker salaries rise 34% faster than their constituents’ paychecks under Pritzker

By Shaw Carlson

07/21/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers have increased lawmaker pay while approving budgets that raised taxes on Illinoisans.

Chicago Teachers Union likes Brandon Johnson’s tax on sites like LinkedIn, TikTok

By Lilly Rossi

07/14/2026

The social media tax in the city’s 2026 budget already faces a lawsuit.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate

By Bryce Hill

07/06/2026

The number of state residents under 20 fell 6.8% from 2020 to 2025.

Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session

By Shaw Carlson, Lilly Rossi

07/02/2026

Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session.

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

Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history 

By Patrick Andriesen

06/22/2026

The tollway authority will vote on raising passenger tolls by 45 cents.

TAGS: Illinois Tollway

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Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure

Naperville could scrap grocery tax in favor of higher sales tax

Illinois sales taxes near top in U.S.

Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics

Illinois lawmaker salaries rise 34% faster than their constituents’ paychecks under Pritzker

Chicago Teachers Union likes Brandon Johnson’s tax on sites like LinkedIn, TikTok

Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate

Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session

Pritzker budget includes new tax on online fantasy sports

Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history

Solutions for vacant lots would reduce crime and poverty in Chicago

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