Compare the 2026 Chicago school board president candidates to see where they stand on spending, taxes, and charter schools.

Chicagoans live in poverty. Data shows education and family structure impact Illinois poverty rates and economic mobility the ...

CTU spending funnels millions into politics, while the teachers union leaves less than 19% of its budget for teachers.

Illinois is about to lock in a new map of tax-favored neighborhoods for the next decade. Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration ...

Halloween trick-or-treat hours for Illinois cities, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, Peoria, Springfield and more.

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.

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

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 Chicago budget proposes new head taxes, cloud computing fees, and package taxes to close an $882.4M shortfall.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget relies on $427M in tax hikes and $231M in one-time revenues to close Chicago's $882M deficit.

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 ...