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It’s a curious sign of our times that one of the best places that I’ve found to witness candor, compassion, and fun in American politics is the Illinois State Archives’ website.
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With less than a month until Illinois’ primary election, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading in a new poll of Illinois voters. But the field is still…
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There’s a civil war of sorts under way in Illinois – pitting Chicago against much of the rest of the state. This dispute is one of politics and policy and…
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Last year’s election was historic by several measures: the amount of money spent, the surge in turnout, and the Democratic sweep of Illinois…
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Republicans in the Illinois House are speaking out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax.Pritzker has yet to lay out what the income…
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A recent study completed by the Illinois Rural Health Summit Planning Committee found that 1.5 million Illinoisans who live in rural parts of Illinois…
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A new poll shows Illinois Democrats are far more enthusiastic about voting in this fall’s election than Republicans.The poll, conducted by the Paul Simon…
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When it comes to state spending, Illinois politicians are giving voters what they want. That’s the problem.This story begins Monday on Metra’s BNSF…
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Illinois House Republicans Tuesday introduced a resolution opposing a progressive income tax — even though Democrats in the General Assembly haven’t been…
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Watch the tenth Illinois Issues forum on the state budget and Illinois' financial future in Carbondale, Illinois. The forum is hosted by NPR Illinois and…