COVID-19 tests, masks required to see some of Illinois State Fair
COVID-19 tests, masks required to see some of Illinois State Fair
2021’s Illinois State Fair will require all visitors to wear masks indoors and prove vaccination or a negative test to enter certain venues.
By Noah Shaar
Even private schools must mask up after Pritzker flip-flop
Even private schools must mask up after Pritzker flip-flop
Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to respect local school boards and private school autonomy, until too few were doing what he wanted. So he reversed himself, mandating masks for both private and public Illinois schools.
By Patrick Andriesen
Illinois unemployment accounts repeatedly hijacked by thieves
Illinois unemployment accounts repeatedly hijacked by thieves
Unemployment benefits are being stolen by thieves who redirect the funds. Repeat victims say the problem is within Illinois Department of Employment Security computers, but the state won’t release data to pinpoint the problem.
By Patrick Andriesen
Rod Blagojevich sues so he can again seek election
Rod Blagojevich sues so he can again seek election
Rod Blagojevich is out of federal prison, and now wants to be back on the ballot. Illinois’ former governor sued Aug. 2 for the right to run for public office again despite his conviction for public corruption.
By Noah Shaar
Pritzker mandates masks for Illinois schools
Pritzker mandates masks for Illinois schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a statewide mask mandate for Illinois schools, overriding local school boards.
By Brad Weisenstein
CJay Harmer
CJay Harmer
"The need for social-emotional learning has gone through the roof, and that’s what makes what out superintendent did so extraordinary."
Illinois gasoline taxes rise to No. 2 in nation
Illinois gasoline taxes rise to No. 2 in nation
Illinois drivers now pay the second-highest taxes on their gasoline in the nation, a new survey found. Before the state doubled the gas tax, Illinois ranked much lower.
By Noah Shaar
Masks back on for all schools, most Illinoisans, public health leaders recommend
Masks back on for all schools, most Illinoisans, public health leaders recommend
Illinois public health administrators joined the CDC’s calls for masks in all elementary and high schools, although school districts have the final say. They recommend most Illinoisans, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status, should be masking in indoor public spaces.
By Noah Shaar
Citizenship 101: How to be a more involved Illinoisan
Citizenship 101: How to be a more involved Illinoisan
What you need to know to better get answers about what local and state government leaders are doing in Illinois.
By Brad Weisenstein
Chicago almost hits bottom rank of 150 cities for high cost, poor services
Chicago almost hits bottom rank of 150 cities for high cost, poor services
Out of 150 cities, Chicago came in almost at the bottom when the quality of city services and the total budget per capita were ranked, confirming what most Chicagoans already knew.
By Luke Schafer
Fact check: Pritzker claims balanced budgets; state reports show he’s wrong
Fact check: Pritzker claims balanced budgets; state reports show he’s wrong
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he achieved a balanced budget each year he has been in office. Not true, according to official state comptroller financial reports. Illinois budgets have been in the red for 21 years in a row.
By Luke Schafer