Illinois’ economy bounces back after early 2025 slump. Long-term growth is threatened by taxation, regulation and barriers to ...

Illinois taxpayers in 2024 owed an average of $38,800 each, ranking No. 3 in the U.S. Illinois earned an “F” for fiscal ...

The Chicago Teachers Union spent millions on failed school board candidates in its 2025 fiscal year. Not even 18% of its ...

Chicago missed the Oct. 1 deadline to extend the grocery tax. Grocery shoppers will save $40 million for at least six months ...

Monthly Chicago speed camera violations climbed to their highest level in more than three years during July 2025 following ...

There are 9,081 fewer students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools, driven by declines in Black and Hispanic students. The big ...

The Chicago Teachers Union posted a social media memorial tribute to Assata Shakur, a convicted cop killer who fled to Cuba ...

Illinois’ pension crisis won’t be solved without constitutional reform. Waiting for Tier 1 members to completely leave the ...

Illinois school district superintendent pay topped out at $537,197 in 2024. See your local superintendent's salary here.

Reporting suggests Dems' chief concern is not disenfranchising even more voters, but facing increased competition for their ...

Superintendent salaries often do not reflect the district’s size, wealth or student performance. School district ...

Gov. Pritzker orders state agencies to cut 4%, blaming President Trump for a slowing economy, but Illinois’ woes started long ...