Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

7 ways Illinois lawmakers just made it easier to work

7 ways Illinois lawmakers just made it easier to work

The Illinois General Assembly passed seven bills that expand the ability of professionals to work in Illinois. Lawmakers need to keep going and reduce the number of government permission slips needed to earn a living.

By Rich Witzel

Congress gives school choice back to Illinois’ low-income students

Congress gives school choice back to Illinois’ low-income students

Illinois state lawmakers listened to teachers unions and killed school choice for over 15,000 low-income students in 2023. Now Congress has restored a scholarship program for needy kids, but Illinois leaders must allow families to access the money.

By Hannah Schmid

Is Chicago Teachers Union about to grab more control of statewide union?

Is Chicago Teachers Union about to grab more control of statewide union?

Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery won’t be seeking reelection, and three other executive board members have submitted resignations. Those vacancies give the Chicago Teachers Union an opening to gain more power over the statewide union.

By Lilly Rossi

Pension debt limits teacher pay, hurts recruitment in Illinois

Pension debt limits teacher pay, hurts recruitment in Illinois

Money that could help address the teacher shortage is often the first to get cut in pursuit of keeping up with government pension debt. Supporting Illinois teachers will require constitutional pension reform and protecting Tier 2 cost savings.

By LyLena Estabine