Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term
Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term
Florida was the biggest winner of state residents moving out.
Pritzker record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth
Pritzker record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth
Illinois is in the bottom five states for private-sector job growth under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since he took office, job growth in the private sector in the state is up less than 0.1%.
SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has
SEIU Healthcare misleads about member numbers, spends little on the ones it has
While its members make modest wages, dozens of the union’s staffers are paid $100,000 or more.
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Empty CPS Schools
Empty CPS Schools
Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years
Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years
New federal work requirements are driving the decline.
What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?
What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?
As the college football season starts, athletes face taxes on their name, image and likeness income.
A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same
A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same
Tyrone Murphy was born into the foster care system and had difficulties in school. Now a business owner, he has helped hundreds by using his construction firm as a ministry of hope and opportunity.
Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure
Pritzker record: Illinois loses tens of thousands of residents during his tenure
Illinois’ population has shrunk under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s leadership and is predicted to fall further.
Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed
The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.
How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?
How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?
The current moratorium on school closures ends after the 2026-27 school year. There’s a path forward for the next school board.
Pritzker: Toll Troll
Pritzker: Toll Troll
Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools
Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools
Chicago Public Schools students return to class Aug. 24. Most still aren’t reading or doing math at grade level and absenteeism remains high.
Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Pritzker’s financial disclosure less transparent than Trump’s
Rules are stricter for federal officials than for Illinois politicians.