Higher tax revenue paints a better picture for Illinois’ budget, but increases have been driven by strong national economy, rather than local policy.
Just 13.1% of workers in Illinois were union members in 2025. Thousands of government workers have rejected union membership.
Amazon laid off 1,545 Illinois employees. That was most of 2,000 total layoffs across the state in January.
Illinois’ broken budgeting process allows legislators to hand taxpayer money to podcasting and production studios.
Illinois must cut its error rate nearly in half to avoid penalties.
Roughly half of Illinois residents say they would leave the state if they could. That warning should be a wake-up call to state and local leaders.
Illinois lawmakers claim the state saved nearly $500 million in fiscal year 2026, but most “savings” are either from federal decisions or shifting costs, not serious fiscal restraint.
Does it matter which union represents your child’s teachers? The Illinois Federation of Teachers represents a lot of school districts where student performance is lacking.
Giving police and fire retirees a pension cash-out option would help reduce long-term pension debt.
State lawmakers voted to hike road tolls in 2027, even though the state has billions in the road fund it’s not using. Some drivers are reconsidering their commutes; Laura Valdez explains why she cut toll roads out of her routine years ago.
Illinois is on pace to lose a seat in Congress based on new census data. International immigration and interstate migration are driving those projections.
Pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility can ensure Illinois’ long-term budget health. Here’s how state leaders can do it.