Illinois students are struggling to meet proficiency standards on state assessments. Instead of working to improve student learning, the state wants to lower standards to hide the crisis.

The Educational Choice for Children Act continues to progress after it was included in the budget reconciliation bill passed ...

A new Chicago ordinance will remove college degree requirements for most city jobs. The measure breaks down employment ...

Adding sales taxes to services is limited in the U.S., with 46 states not generally taxing services. Illinois may break from ...

As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker positions himself as the foil to President Donald Trump, a look at his record as governor is telling. What it is telling is not good.

Outcomes for Illinoisans have dropped since Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office. The nation’s Democrats need to see where he’s ...

Despite Illinois law setting clear budget rules, lawmakers routinely fast-track last-minute, backroom deals, keeping voters ...

Illinois municipal leaders didn’t grant building permits to enough new housing in 2024. Low numbers and lack of density indicate Illinois could improve its housing picture with more development.