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Illinois spends $2B more on its colleges, but loses 106K students

The Illinois Policy Institute found an increase in Illinois higher education spending has not made the state’s colleges more attractive to its students

What to watch: Chicago Public Schools to vote on 2026 budget, fill $734M hole

Chicago Public Schools holds same junk‑grade credit rating as Colombia and Vietnam

Chicago businesses fall to 10-year low, Mag Mile down by half

Illinois Policy Institute research shows only 29% of the city’s neighborhoods saw an increase in the number of active business licenses since 2015

Illinois business losses accelerate rapidly

Illinois Policy Institute research shows Illinois businesses are moving away at a faster rate, plus the state has one of the Midwest’s worst startup success rates

Lincoln Poll: Pritzker’s approval rating turns negative for first time

Voter concerns over taxes, pensions and governance likely drive Pritzker underwater

State worker salaries grew 57% faster than private sector workers

According to the Illinois Policy Institute, Illinois state employees earn over $85,000 on average compared to $78,000 in the private sector

Chicago City Council to vote on granny flats, parking minimums

Illinois Policy analysis shows cutting government red tape would expand housing options, support families and boost affordability

Illinois gas tax hike, Chicago minimum wage increase among new laws effective July 1

Illinois Policy Institute reveals the typical driver will pay $143 more in gas taxes this year than in 2019

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