Your vote can make a difference in Illinois elections
Your vote can make a difference in Illinois elections
Illinoisans can vote on races ranging from U.S. Senate and governor to state lawmakers and local officials in the Nov. 3 election.
FAQ: Election for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioners
FAQ: Election for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago commissioners
The district oversees sewage treatment and stormwater runoff management.
3 things at stake in Chicago’s school board election
3 things at stake in Chicago’s school board election
Chicago’s first fully elected school board will shape spending, union contracts and charter schools.
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Even after upgrades, Illinois’ credit rating is still worst in the nation
Even after upgrades, Illinois’ credit rating is still worst in the nation
The ongoing pension crisis is a big part of it.
Updated: Chicago City Council approves $2.53 billion sale of parking meter lease
Updated: Chicago City Council approves $2.53 billion sale of parking meter lease
Aldermen say the added revenue will go to pensions, but it’s not nearly enough.
Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs
Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs
Illinois’ tax code stands in the way of the state’s economic competitiveness. The combination of high tax burdens and a poor tax structure contributes to the loss of jobs and investment to other states. From a place of former economic dominance, Illinois now ranks 45th in gross state product (GSP) growth over the past decade...
What to know about flock cameras in Illinois
What to know about flock cameras in Illinois
Many want better safeguards in the use of the law enforcement tool.
Pritzker: Credit rating upgrade
Pritzker: Credit rating upgrade
Federal tax credit program could benefit Illinois students with disabilities
Federal tax credit program could benefit Illinois students with disabilities
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could help students access funds for special-needs education services.
Chicago Public Schools loses 11,500 students in largest decline since pandemic
Chicago Public Schools loses 11,500 students in largest decline since pandemic
Enrollment has dropped by 20% over the past 10 years.
See which Chicago CTA stations have the highest crime rates
See which Chicago CTA stations have the highest crime rates
Cicero on the Blue Line had the highest rate in the city.
Paul Vallas: Pritzker’s credit upgrades come with a nearly $86 billion tax bill
Paul Vallas: Pritzker’s credit upgrades come with a nearly $86 billion tax bill
Recent credit upgrades are from tax and fee hikes, not growth.
Other states will take Illinoisans’ money if Pritzker doesn’t opt into federal scholarship program
Other states will take Illinoisans’ money if Pritzker doesn’t opt into federal scholarship program
An Illinois neighbor is vying for donations from state residents.