Chicago’s financial health remains in critical condition, with a baseline corporate fund deficit of $1.15 billion projected for fiscal year 2026 – continuing over two decades of projected budget ...

The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect ...

The Chicago Teachers Union strongly supports Brandon Johnson's new social media tax, a key part of the city's 2026 budget, ...

The average Illinois home price has skyrocketed nearly $100,000 since 2019 as the state’s housing inventory recovery lags far behind the nation’s. The typical home in the state costs just over ...

The tax also risks being challenged in court. Illinois’ new tax on digital asset transactions risks hurting trading volume and market liquidity, making the state unfriendly for the industry and ...

The governor said Illinoisans wouldn’t be interested in a toll increase to keep the Bears. Then he signaled support for what ...

The Illinois Tollway board may approve a significant passenger toll increase, with automatic, inflation-tied hikes planned ...

The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent ...

From transforming a couple vacant lots into thriving gardens to connecting residents with jobs, Pastor Dollie Sherman has ...