Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question
Cook County to vote on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question
An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.
Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court
Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court
Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was.
Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes
Illinois tax burden up $85.6 billion under Pritzker as he enacts 63 tax and fee hikes
The past six fiscal years represent the six highest state tax burdens in Illinois in over 30 years.
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Running: CTU’s choice for CPS board president
Running: CTU’s choice for CPS board president
3 problems remain in mayor’s revised Chicago renter ordinance
3 problems remain in mayor’s revised Chicago renter ordinance
The Protecting Renters Ordinance risks hurting affordability.
Illinois public college tuition 9th-highest in U.S. despite highest per-student spending
Illinois public college tuition 9th-highest in U.S. despite highest per-student spending
Every public university in Indiana charges less in tuition and fees than every one in Illinois.
Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker
Population loss could cost Illinois a second seat in Congress under Pritzker
Data suggest the state is on pace to lose a U.S. representative in 2030.
Who is running for Chicago school board in 2026?
Who is running for Chicago school board in 2026?
Chicago voters will determine who’s on the first fully elected Chicago Board of Education.
Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
Homeowners in the suburb could soon have more freedom to renovate their homes without being forced to add parking spaces.
How will Chicago address a projected $882 million budget deficit?
How will Chicago address a projected $882 million budget deficit?
Aldermen have warned Mayor Brandon Johnson what they will not support.
Late fees almost half of Chicago’s red-light camera revenue in 2025
Late fees almost half of Chicago’s red-light camera revenue in 2025
The city collected $47.1 million from the cameras last year.
Illinois Policy Institute sends cease-and-desist letter to 17 Tazewell County school districts
Illinois Policy Institute sends cease-and-desist letter to 17 Tazewell County school districts
At least 17 school districts in Tazewell County appear to be engaging in election interference.
Did Pritzker have the right to halt Illinois’ data center tax credit?
Did Pritzker have the right to halt Illinois’ data center tax credit?
The governor halted the credit via press release after lawmakers declined to do so.