State Government
Republican lawmakers criticize proposed Illinois gun control measures(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are pushing back against a proposed measure at the Illinois statehouse that would outlaw the sale of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines and attempt… Read More
State Government
Illinois drivers can expect two gas tax increases in 2023(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers will see increased gasoline taxes next month, with another increase six months after that. Motor fuel prices in Illinois are down nearly 70 cents… Read More
Economy
Illinois named worst state for the middle class(The Center Square) – A new report lists the Land of Lincoln as the least tax-friendly state in the nation for middle-class families. The report… Read More
Economy
Illinois continues with nation’s worst unemployment rate(The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois' economy continues to trail the rest of the nation as the Land of Lincoln finished dead last in unemployment rates… Read More
Education
Illinois parents push to extend statewide school choice program(The Center Square) – Parents of students from across the state involved with the state’s Invest In Kids school choice pilot program are lobbying Illinois lawmakers to make it permanent. Read More