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Ep. 35: Why is tuition going up at Illinois universities?

Ep. 35: Why is tuition going up at Illinois universities?

Tuition at Illinois public universities has skyrocketed over the past 15 years, making college unaffordable for many families. Adam Schuster explains what’s causing this rise and what it means for future students. Host: Hilary Gowins, Vice President of Communications Guest: Adam Schuster, Vice President of Policy This edition of The Policy Shop is by Adam...

Gina Williams

Gina Williams

Pritzker gas taxes add to $72 fill-up to get kids to sports

Ep. 34: So sue me: Amendment 1 lawsuit

Ep. 34: So sue me: Amendment 1 lawsuit

The most important issue on the Nov. 8 general election ballot is something most Illinoisans haven’t heard about yet. As it stands right now, when voters head to the polls this fall, the very  first question on the ballot will ask if Illinois should amend its constitution to grant Illinois union leaders the most extreme...

Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan’s corruption

Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan’s corruption

Laws that go around the normal rate-setting process are driving up energy prices for Illinois consumers. These laws were central to the scandal that brought down the nation’s longest-serving House speaker.

Chicago ex-alderman charged with bribery might keep pension

Chicago ex-alderman charged with bribery might keep pension

Ex-Alderman Danny Solis handed federal prosecutors the top politicians in Chicago and the Statehouse to get out of bribery charges. His deal could let him keep his pension – a ploy too common in Illinois as voters consider Amendment 1’s potential for protecting pension abuse.

By Jordan Carlson