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...
Pritzker: Credit rating upgrade
Pritzker: Credit rating upgrade
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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.
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.
Will Pritzker run for president in 2028?
Will Pritzker run for president in 2028?
Pritzker says he’ll be “very involved” in the 2028 election for president.
Why Chicago Needs an Elected City Attorney
Why Chicago Needs an Elected City Attorney
The “gift room” scandal, a botched police raid and a smokestack implosion underscore how the head of Chicago’s Law Department, also known as the corporation counsel, too often lacks independence from the mayor’s office. Chicago’s corporation counsel is appointed by the mayor and can be removed at the mayor’s discretion. Experience in other major cities...
How do I vote in Illinois?
How do I vote in Illinois?
A lot of important dates and deadlines for voters lead up to Election Day on Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know.
What’s going to be on your ballot this fall?
What’s going to be on your ballot this fall?
Early voting starts Sept. 24 in Illinois. See what offices are up for election.