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.

Lawmakers pass bill creating apprenticeships for beauty professions

By Todd J. Behme

06/30/2026

Under the measure, aspiring barbers, cosmetologists and others would have a path to a license that doesn’t require expensive schooling.

TAGS: occupational licensing

Illinois lawmakers push through record-high $55.9 billion budget at 4:13 a.m.

By Lilly Rossi

06/05/2026

The spending plan passed in a familiar scramble in the final hours of the 104th Illinois General Assembly.

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.

A Bears deal shouldn’t leave property taxpayers on the sidelines

By Mark Batinick

05/19/2026

Any deal linked to a stadium should benefit everyone.

A review of Pritzker scandals

By Lilly Rossi

05/04/2026

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics outside of Illinois, let’s not forget his scandalous past.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

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.

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

By Dylan Sharkey

03/17/2026

As Illinois’ election results roll in, candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union are losing most of their contested races.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Record-high Illinois university workers opt out of pensions

By LyLena Estabine

03/10/2026

A record share of Illinois university employees opt out of pensions for a 401(k)-style plan, lawmakers should give other state employees the same flexibility.

Illinois must keep promise to join nursing group or risk millions

By Joe Tabor

02/05/2026

To get part of $50 billion for a federal health program, Illinois promised to join nurse licensure and physician assistant compacts. Will state lawmakers keep that promise?

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Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics

Lawmakers pass bill creating apprenticeships for beauty professions

Illinois lawmakers push through record-high $55.9 billion budget at 4:13 a.m.

Tax hike threat looms as Illinois budget deadline nears

A Bears deal shouldn’t leave property taxpayers on the sidelines

A review of Pritzker scandals

Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

Record-high Illinois university workers opt out of pensions

Illinois must keep promise to join nursing group or risk millions

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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