SPRINGFIELD – Thousands of Chicago Public School kids were hauled to Springfield on buses Thursday to demand lawmakers hike taxes to fund their schools. One lawmaker asked some interesting questions:
By Illinois ReviewOn Tuesday during a news conference at Chicago’s City Hall, embattled Mayor Brandon Johnson – who has an approval rating of just six percent – referred...
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By Illinois ReviewU.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-6) – a progressive liberal Democrat and pro-transgender rights activist, made an extraordinary visit to downstate Illinois on Saturday for a series...
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By Illinois ReviewThe Illinois State Rifle Association is urging the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation in “The Prairie State” after Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that...
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump launched "Liberation Day" tariffs, hitting imports with 10-54% rates. In Illinois, this could shift trade—$127.8 billion in goods from Canada, China, and...
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By Illinois ReviewAurora Mayor Richard Irvin faced an upset as he was defeated in his bid for a third term, losing to Alderman John Laesch 52-47.“We fought hard....
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