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Ep. 40: What happened after unions locked students out of schools?

Ep. 40: What happened after unions locked students out of schools?

New numbers on public school enrollment show the more school districts kept students from the classroom and in-person learning, the more those schools saw enrollment decline. Amy Korte joins the Policy Shop to walk through what the numbers show about Illinois and talk about what’s next for public policy battles that affect education. Learn more...

Gary Meyers

Gary Meyers

“Lowering fuel costs helps the economy grow. When fuel costs go up, logistics become inefficient and hurt the economy, which is the last thing Illinois needs.”

Joe Ocol

Joe Ocol

“The Chicago’s Teachers Union has become too powerful and it is becoming even more powerful. I fear that if Amendment 1 passes, the union will have limitless power."

Illinois gas prices surpass $5 a gallon

Illinois gas prices surpass $5 a gallon

Rising gas prices show no sign of stopping. Average gas prices in Illinois are more than $5 a gallon, thanks in part to the nation’s second-highest motor fuel tax.

By Dylan Sharkey

Ep. 39: The truth about Illinois’ population

Ep. 39: The truth about Illinois’ population

What’s the deal with Illinois’ population? Are we gaining residents like Gov. Pritzker has recently said or are we losing residents, as has been reported for seven straight years? Bryce Hill joins the Policy Shop to break down the Census Bureau releases and share the truth about Illinois’ population story. Learn more by subscribing to...