The good and bad in Pritzker pension proposals
The good and bad in Pritzker pension proposals
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to handle Illinois’ pension crisis. Some build on proven reforms while others could delay real progress.
Waste watch: Illinois gives almost $1.2M to labor activist group
Waste watch: Illinois gives almost $1.2M to labor activist group
Illinois lawmakers provided nearly $1.2 million to a political advocacy group promoting progressive labor policies. Little info was offered about how the taxes will be used.
Three-peat: Illinois’ pension system last place for 3rd year in a row
Three-peat: Illinois’ pension system last place for 3rd year in a row
Illinois state pensions have less money to pay retirees than any state according to Equable Institute. It’s the third year in a row for Illinois coming in last.
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Illinois must keep promise to join nursing group or risk millions
Illinois must keep promise to join nursing group or risk millions
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?
Illinois’ social mobility is worst in Midwest
Illinois’ social mobility is worst in Midwest
Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic problems and corruption in its legal system.
Kifowit bill risks digging Illinois pension hole deeper
Kifowit bill risks digging Illinois pension hole deeper
Illinois lawmakers propose a Tier 2 pension expansion that adds costly sweeteners, despite struggling to keep up with current obligations.
Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes
Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes
Illinoisans pay the third-highest gas taxes in the nation at nearly $0.85 per gallon. California leads and Michigan edged into the No. 2 spot.
Chicago violent crime at decade low as arrest rates rise
Chicago violent crime at decade low as arrest rates rise
Violent crime in Chicago fell to more than a decade low in 2025. It dropped across 88% of the city’s neighborhoods as arrests rose.
Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power
Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power
The Illinois Constitution stops politicians from imposing progressive taxation, which would give them power to progressively tax everyone more.
Trucking industry vet calls Illinois toll hike needless punishment
Trucking industry vet calls Illinois toll hike needless punishment
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.
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide extra academic help to their students.
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
The federal language is clear: All K-12 students in public, private, charter or homeschool programs are eligible for donated funds if they meet income limits.
Quincy exploring housing reforms to add supply
Quincy exploring housing reforms to add supply
Quincy, Illinois, may reduce parking minimums, allow duplexes and update zoning rules to reduce the housing shortage and improve affordability.