Some may prefer the way Chicago hosts events now. They may see temporary park closures as a fair tradeoff for the concerts ...

Chicago crime and poverty are connected: poorer neighborhoods account for 63% of violent crime—but job creation can break the ...

From 2019 to 2026, pension fund contributions made up the largest spending increase, growing by over $1.54 billion, or 113.4% ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget for 2027 calls for hikes on at least six taxes or fees to generate $414 million. The budget proposal also relies on an additional $231 million ...

Residents would face higher taxes and fees under his proposed budget. Facing an $882.4 million budget shortfall, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $17.6 billion budget for 2027 that he says is funded ...

But the state’s error rate is fifth-highest in the country, which could bring costly penalties. Food stamp enrollment in Illinois fell to a 13-year low in August ...

During the 104th Illinois General Assembly, IFT got its way on 40% of bills it lobbied on. The Illinois Federation of Teachers is a major political player in Springfield. Case in point: Lawmakers did ...

The county also estimates it could be liable for as much as $4 million in surplus equity owed to former owners who lost their properties. LaSalle County will hold certificates for delinquent property ...

Illinois drivers already pay some of the highest taxes and fees in the country. But Gov. J.B. Pritzker is now pressuring the Illinois Tollway Authority to hike tolls by 57% for Illinois drivers.