Culture

States with less restrictive COVID policies outperformed those with more restrictions, study shows

(The Center Square) – A new study is shedding light on the outcomes of states that placed restrictions on residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paragon Health Institute… Read More

Legislation

Poll: Large majority of Chicago voters support school choice

(The Center Square) – Two out of every three voters are dissatisfied with Chicago’s public education system, and some 62% of them support school choice, a new Illinois Policy Institute… Read More

Legislation, Public Education

Lawmakers say educational investments are not paying off in Illinois

(The Center Square) – As Gov. J.B. Pritzker tours the state touting his proposed early childhood investments, some Republican lawmakers say taxpayers are not getting a good return for… Read More

Culture

Critics say Gov. Pritzker’s budget is ‘woke wishlist’

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ governor is calling out what he calls “carnival barkers” while critics say his plan for the state is a “woke wishlist.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed… Read More