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Statement: Tollway Board approves Pritzker’s record toll hike despite public opposition
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (263+ words) CHICAGO (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Illinois Tollway board voted unanimously to approve Illinois’ largest passenger toll hike in history, despite 76% of online comments solicited by the Tollway opposing the increases. That’s about $225 in extra costs for a typical commuter, according to Illinois…...
TODAY: Tollway Board to vote on record toll hike despite overwhelming public opposition
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (272+ words) Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss proposed toll hike as 76% of public commenters voice opposition CHICAGO (Aug. 19, 2026) — The Illinois Tollway board is scheduled to vote today on a proposed 57% passenger toll hike and automatic increases every two years. Over…...
76% of online comments oppose proposed toll hikes
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (477+ words) The Illinois Tollway board is slated to vote on the proposal this week. Online public commenters overwhelmingly oppose proposed Illinois Tollway hikes slated for a vote this week. Out of nearly 13,750 online comments received from June 18 to Aug. 3, about 10,500 oppose…...
A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (667+ words) Voters in school districts in St. Charles, Algonquin, Oswego and downstate Mahomet-Seymour will decide whether to approve borrowing for facility improvements. Voters in three Illinois school districts will decide Nov. 3 whether to allow borrowing for capital projects. A bond referendum…...
Illinois Public School Performance: 2025 Data Shows Low Proficiency, High Absenteeism
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (673+ words) Manager of Education Policy State data shows that reading and math proficiency remain low and chronic absenteeism remains high. Students in Illinois are heading back to class in a public school system with a lot of room to improve. While…...
As Madden NFL 27 launches, featuring the Bears’ Caleb Williams, what’s next for Soldier Field?
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (295+ words) The video game series has the Bears QB on the cover, a first for the team. Caleb Williams is making history as the first Chicago Bears player on the cover of the Madden NFL video game series, with the new…...
Pritzker record: He added $300 million last year to Chicago pension woes
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (429+ words) The governor signed a sweetener for city police and firefighters that’s estimated to add over $11 billion in accrued liabilities by 2055. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to sweeten pensions for Chicago police officers and firefighters added $300 million last year to the city’s…...
High tax vs. low tax: Which states win more people?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (494+ words) Illinois families say curbing high taxes is a top issue, and the state is losing loads of residents. At a time when Illinoisans call high taxes a top concern, competing states are providing relief. The Tax Foundation ranked Illinois 38th-worst…...
Illinois should adopt Michigan's science of reading approach
1+ week, 1+ day ago (580+ words) Manager of Education Policy The state will require elementary teachers to be trained in the “science of reading.” Illinois should do the same. Michigan is taking steps to address a national literacy crisis, and Illinois would be wise to follow…...
Pritzker’s third-term bid for Illinois governor would be barred in 37 states
1+ week, 2+ day ago (176+ words) Illinois has no term limits on governors or state lawmakers. J.B. Pritzker’s run for a third term as governor wouldn’t be allowed in 37 states. Term limits for governors take different forms in the U.S. Nine have lifetime caps, Virginia prohibits…...