How do I register to vote in Illinois?
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here is what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this Election Day.
How do I vote by mail in Illinois?
How do I vote by mail in Illinois?
Voting by mail allows Illinoisans to cast their ballots in the upcoming election without making a trip to the polls. Here’s what you need to know.
Illinois part of national epidemic, with only 1 in 3 students reading well
Illinois part of national epidemic, with only 1 in 3 students reading well
Student literacy is in trouble nationally, which is why Illinois is one of 35 states where just 1 in 3 – or fewer – of its fourth graders met reading standards in 2022.
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The Center Square: Multiple factors drive premium increases for Illinois home, property owners The Chicago Tribune: City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Johnson pledges veto Chicago Sun-Times: CPS strategic plan gets mixed reviews, including 'relief' from charter schools The Daily Herald: Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight Central Illinois Proud: Audit of WTVP-TV indicates overreporting, improper spending, poor record keepingSam Goldman
Sam Goldman
“I would say at a high level, our policymakers have been too focused on affordable housing, and not housing affordability. We’re not focused on sustainable, long-term economic development. We’re not focused on jobs.” “Folks will point to the West Loop and say it’s evidence the policy works. I look at the West Loop and see...
SAFE-T Act Year 1: Fewer Cook County defendants detained, downstate Illinois adjusts
SAFE-T Act Year 1: Fewer Cook County defendants detained, downstate Illinois adjusts
Sept. 18 marks Illinois’ first anniversary of being the first state to end cash bail. The predicted disaster was averted. Cook County saw significant improvements. Still, changes to the SAFE-T Act could improve public safety, remain fair to defendants.
Illinois can boost housing affordability with statewide zoning reform
Illinois can boost housing affordability with statewide zoning reform
Oregon made statewide changes in its zoning policies to help keep housing prices affordable. Many states have followed its lead. Illinois should, too.
How do I vote early in Illinois?
How do I vote early in Illinois?
Illinois has made it easier to register to vote, but finding your in-person voting place before Election Day can be a headache. Here’s a breakdown to make it easier.
Shampoo bottles, telehealth, property taxes in over 275 new Illinois laws
Shampoo bottles, telehealth, property taxes in over 275 new Illinois laws
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed over 275 bills into law recently. Here is what you need to know about changes to taxes, hotel shampoo, light bulbs and virtual health care.
First nationwide school choice bill passes U.S. House committee
First nationwide school choice bill passes U.S. House committee
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 becomes the first nationwide school choice bill to pass out of committee in U.S. history. Now it goes to the U.S. House floor, giving hope to Illinois families denied the option by state lawmakers.
Chicago’s clown car
Chicago’s clown car
Telehealth expands in Illinois for dental, physical therapy patients
Telehealth expands in Illinois for dental, physical therapy patients
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed laws expanding remote access to dental care and physical therapy, but the state could do more to remove barriers to health care access for patients.
Illinois bans fluorescent lighting starting in 2026
Illinois bans fluorescent lighting starting in 2026
Starting in 2026, you won’t be buying any compact fluorescent light bulbs to replace that burned out one in Illinois. Tubes go away in 2027. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is banning the same light bulbs Illinois’ former senator and president championed 15 years ago.
What dates should I know this election?
What dates should I know this election?
There are a lot of important dates and deadlines for voters surrounding Election Day. Here's what you need to know before and after Nov. 5.