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%.
While its members make modest wages, dozens of the union’s staffers are paid $100,000 or more.
New federal work requirements are driving the decline.
As the college football season starts, athletes face taxes on their name, image and likeness income.
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.
Illinois’ population has shrunk under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s leadership and is predicted to fall further.
The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.
The current moratorium on school closures ends after the 2026-27 school year. There’s a path forward for the next school board.
Chicago Public Schools students return to class Aug. 24. Most still aren’t reading or doing math at grade level and absenteeism remains high.
Rules are stricter for federal officials than for Illinois politicians.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could expand access to career and technical education for Illinois students.