Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Cathy Stuehmeier

Cathy Stuehmeier

“I’m preparing to retire now. I own newspapers. I’ve spent about 57 years in media. I started with the Centralia Sentinel, which was a daily local newspaper. I spent seven or eight years with the Sentinel and learned a lot from the past ownership.” “I was one of the first females to walk into the...

4 steps to rid Illinois Statehouse of Madigan’s corrupt legacy

4 steps to rid Illinois Statehouse of Madigan’s corrupt legacy

Now that the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is sworn in, an early order of business will be to establish the rules of the chambers. Those rules need more reform to ensure another Mike Madigan doesn’t gather too much power.

By Joe Tabor

How to vote in the 2023 Chicago election

How to vote in the 2023 Chicago election

Late January is the start of voting for the Feb. 28 Chicago municipal elections for early, in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots. Here’s your guide to voting in Chicago for mayor, alderman and other city offices.

By Hannah Schmid

Ep. 67: These 3 things could fix Illinois in 2023

Ep. 67: These 3 things could fix Illinois in 2023

This week’s Policy Shop is by Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic research at the Illinois Policy Institute. Today the 103rd Illinois General Assembly will be inaugurated. With new lawmakers in place, what are the laws they should enact to make life better for Illinoisans? Spoiler alert: Lower taxes wouldn’t hurt. 1) Commit to no new taxes and no tax hikes. Lawmakers...

Illinois House bill would give more power to Chicago Public Schools unions

Illinois House bill would give more power to Chicago Public Schools unions

The Chicago Teachers Union has already created havoc for kids and parents in Chicago Public Schools, with 5 work stoppages in the past 11 years. Now lawmakers are giving principals and other employees union powers, creating more potential instability for students and parents.

By Mailee Smith