Andy Shaw

The state’s prognosis is pretty grim, but there are bitter pills our leaders could prescribe if we want a chance at recovery.

Both sides’ reluctance to propose new taxes and fees, close loopholes or make massive budget cuts has made for insurmountable stumbling blocks.

If our elected officials operate with a little faith, a little humility, a little respect and a healthy dose of trust, perhaps we can get somewhere.

Last year we had to sue both the comptroller’s and state’s attorney’s offices for public documents. Don’t make us do it again.

Pretending the bag tax is about anything other than revenue just breeds cynicism in already suspicious Chicagoans.

How committed is Rahm to police reform? Depends on who you ask.

Illinois is blessed with strong transparency laws (ones we’re constantly fighting for). But too many public officials refuse to follow them.

Regardless of who won the election, the democratic process lost — but there’s hope.

Infrastructure is important, and the amendment means well. But changing the constitution for roads isn’t the answer.

One in five Illinois residents tell pollsters they may leave in the next year.