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 ...

A new bill would give some police and firefighters flexibility with their retirement. State Sen. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, ...

State lawmakers voted to hike road tolls in 2027, even though the state has billions in the road fund it’s not using. Some ...

Illinois is on pace to lose a seat in Congress based on new census data. International immigration and interstate migration are driving those projections.

Some Illinois lawmakers handed money to their local business associations. Should everyone’s taxes subsidize certain groups because their lawmakers had clout?

Illinois in the top ten for largest racial wealth gaps. Disparities in income, education and poverty drive the state’s racial wealth gap.

The union's extraordinary power in Chicago is propped up by actions in Springfield. The Chicago Teachers Union is widely ...