Good Government
5 new laws starting July 1
A list of laws Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed over a year ago take effect July 1. Here’s what you need to know. While Illinois families won’t see gas prices increase July 1, they will see a record $55.9 billion budget with over $800 million…
Chicago should sue to overturn the parking meter deal
The city should aim to scrap or restructure the 2008 contract by arguing that it’s…
A review of Pritzker scandals
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker stepping further onto the national stage and priming for politics…
Illinois lawmakers sandwich in less crucial bills
Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter…
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois…
Louisiana v. Callais prohibits using race to draw districts. That would make the proposed…
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process. A proposed amendment to the state constitution shows that Illinois House Democrats have…
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law. Illinois’…
Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms
The measure would prohibit most student cell phone use during school instruction periods.…
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November. …
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary…
Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and…
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