Progress Illinois

Progress Illinois provides online news and commentary on issues important to Illinois working families and the progressive movement at large. It offers the best of both new and old media, combining the quick response of blog technology with the standards of traditional journalism. Scheduled to launch in March 2008, the site is run by a talented team of reporters/bloggers committed to fair and rigorous journalistic inquiry.

On any given day, Progress Illinois offers readers:

- Commentary on ongoing events and developments in Illinois politics.

- Guest columns from progressive activists, including members of Congress, state legislators, and issue-based advocates.

- Continuous coverage of breaking news and underreported stories, supplemented by hard-hitting research and analysis.

- Investigative reporting on the issues and players in the Illinois political sphere.