Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown. The union wants teachers and students to skip school for ...

Only about 17% of the possible primary elections in Illinois are contested this year, illustrating the importance of giving voters more choices. Illinois has 181 open state and federal seats this year ...

J.B. Pritzker’s tenure as governor suggests that his proposed record-high $56 billion budget for fiscal 2027 is likely to grow before it’s enacted. Since 2019, final budgets have averaged $939 million ...

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 Democrats might find it harder to maintain their partisan advantage in U.S. House elections in 2030 redistricting. The state’s districts are already practically maximized for partisan ...

If he wants to keep money in Illinois and away from the Trump administration, the answer is easy: Opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, which provides a tax credit to donors who give ...

Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.

A recent survey indicates the Chicago Teachers Union is less popular than ever among Chicago residents, with a significant majority holding negative views.

The Cook County Board now has before it the opportunity to formally recommend that the state to opt in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. A resolution to do so was supported in testimony ...

The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements. The Chicago Teachers Union has endorsed a long list of candidates for an position in Springfield in the run-up ...