Dylan Sharkey, Illinois Policy Institute News
Amendment 1 would cement Madigan union deals in Illinois' constitution, perhaps forever
Voters can deal a blow to the legacy of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is indicted on public corruption and racketeering charges, if they defeat Amendment 1 at the polls this fall, says the Illinois Policy Institute
Pritzker vetoes COVID-19 sick leave for school workers, says only vaccinated deserve it
Gov. J.B Pritzker vetoed a bill guaranteeing sick leave for school and college employees related to COVID-19. He said he would rather sign a bill reserving compensation for employees fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Pritzker seeks end to hiring oversight as watchdog details more patronage
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker argues his state agencies no longer need a federal minder to ensure hiring is not political. That federal watchdog has four recent examples of why state hiring still needs oversight.
Illinois lawmakers plan to spend little time in Springfield
The Illinois General Assembly begins a new session Jan. 5, but it is not expected to last long. They may have a new state budget and wrap up almost two months early.
Illinois ranks dead last in lawsuit freedom
How free are Illinoisans? Below average in most measures, and not very regarding lawsuits, the Cato Institute found.
Holiday scratch-offs are no gift to Illinois schools
Some states promote holiday scratchers as a way to help schools, but in Illinois that claim would land you on the naughty list.
4.7 million Illinoisans had no choice for state representative
Democracy depends on giving voters choices, but in Illinois nearly half the seats in the state legislature are filled without giving voters more than one name. A choice of one is no choice.
Pritzker toughens his COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 cases are on the decline in Illinois, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker is resisting calls to remove his mask mandate and other restrictions.