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From transforming a couple vacant lots into thriving gardens to connecting residents with jobs, Pastor Dollie Sherman has spent decades proving that lasting change starts on the block. The post Pastor Dollie Sherman: Building Community One Block at a Time appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect seven years ago. The post Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Releasing reports is often up to the small Legislative Ethics Commission. That needs to change. The post How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the honor system in conflicts of interest. The post Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Federal changes in work requirements have played a role. The post Illinois food stamp use drops to lowest in a decade appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent crimes. The post Paul Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent crimes. The post Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter concerns. The post Illinois lawmakers sandwich in less crucial bills appeared first on Illinois Policy.
Chicago Public Schools followed Chicago Teachers Union’s staffing-first approach. Now the district faces cuts. The post CPS proposes cuts after adding positions that enrollment, finances couldn’t justify appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The number of state residents under 20 fell 6.8 from 2020 to 2025. The post Illinois loses young people at more than 3 times the U.S. rate appeared first on Illinois Policy.
