Opinion

llinois voters deserved better on the big issues this spring.

Illinois ranks very poorly in one ranking in providing services to adults with disabilities. And a study last year estimated Illinois would need to spend an additional $1.3 billion over five years to meet requirements of a consent decree. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s current budget makes clear he won’t meet the target.

Victory on behalf of consumers and accountability for Commonwealth Edison are far from assured by the governor’s new utility regulation proposal. But at least he is taking on the fight.

The city’s most vulnerable residents need someone in government to protect them from fire dangers. Mayor Lori Lightfoot could make critical changes that would save lives.

The story of why extortion remains legal in Illinois, after all these years, gives some insight into the way the legislative sausage is made in our state — or not made, as the case may be.

As a candidate, Lori Lightfoot said she supported an elected school board. As mayor of Chicago, she’s indicating she’s changed her mind. Which is it, asks President David Greising.

Welch this week took a step toward accountability by identifying one key parameter he will use to assess the maps as they’re drawn. “The end goal has to be to arrive at fair maps that have equitable representation for underserved and overlooked communities across the entire state”.