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Illinois Issues

Reporting and analysis taking you beyond the daily news and providing a deeper understanding of our state.

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The Pandemic On Main Street: As State Restrictions Relax, Local Leaders Face Tough Choices

The Pandemic On Main Street: As State Restrictions Relax, Local Leaders Face Tough Choices

Editor’s Note: The Institute of Government and Public Affairs assembled a task force of interdisciplinary faculty expert... Read more

28 May 2020

11mins

Ranked #2

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Contact Tracing Apps May Soon Be Coming To A Phone Near You. What's At Stake For Illinoisans?

Contact Tracing Apps May Soon Be Coming To A Phone Near You. What's At Stake For Illinoisans?

Illinois wants hundreds to potentially thousands of contact tracing workers trained and ready to start tracking the spre... Read more

14 May 2020

4mins

Ranked #3

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Stories Of The Enslaved In Illinois

Stories Of The Enslaved In Illinois

One was sold away from her children. Another was freed and became a businessman. Others were freed only to be kidnapped ... Read more

6 Feb 2020

11mins

Ranked #4

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The Push For Paid Family Leave Grows Stronger

The Push For Paid Family Leave Grows Stronger

As national debate on government-mandated paid family leave continues, lawmakers in Illinois say they want it enacted he... Read more

13 Feb 2020

4mins

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Pritzker's Budget Hinges On Voters' Tax Decision

Pritzker's Budget Hinges On Voters' Tax Decision

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is already making plans to spend money from a significant change in the state income tax, ev... Read more

20 Feb 2020

4mins

Ranked #6

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J.B. Pritzker Interview — On Marijuana, Energy Legislation, Ethics, And The Speaker

J.B. Pritzker Interview — On Marijuana, Energy Legislation, Ethics, And The Speaker

Tuesday marks one year since J.B. Pritzker was sworn in as governor of Illinois. Since then, the state has raised its mi... Read more

14 Jan 2020

12mins

Ranked #7

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The Therapist Is Ready To See Your Image Now

The Therapist Is Ready To See Your Image Now

Illinoisans experiencing mental illness have had to face a new world in the pandemic.

10 Apr 2020

4mins

Ranked #8

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'We Have To Come Together': Rockford Community Creates A Job Pipeline To Retain Homegrown Talent

'We Have To Come Together': Rockford Community Creates A Job Pipeline To Retain Homegrown Talent

‘Illinois’ population dropped for the sixth year in a row. And Illinois students leave the state for school at higher ra... Read more

5 Mar 2020

3mins

Ranked #9

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More Counties Are Giving Extra Time To Pay Property Taxes

More Counties Are Giving Extra Time To Pay Property Taxes

Massive layoffs and furloughs around the state will make it difficult for some to pay their property taxes on time. Some... Read more

1 May 2020

4mins

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