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 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 ...

From 2019 to 2026, pension fund contributions made up the largest spending increase, growing by over $1.54 billion, or 113.4%. Over that period, Chicago more than doubled its pension contributions to ...

Chicago crime and poverty are connected: poorer neighborhoods account for 63% of violent crime—but job creation can break the ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

Illinois outspends Indiana when it comes to higher education. Tuition is still higher, whereas Indiana froze tuition in 2025.

Mayor Johnson’s Protecting Renters Ordinance jeopardizes Chicago housing affordability by capping fees and mandating annual rental registries.

Aldermen have warned Mayor Brandon Johnson what they will not support. Chicago faces a projected budget deficit for at least the 27 th straight year. Those aldermen say they will not support a head ...

Chicago voters will determine who’s on the first fully elected Chicago Board of Education. Early voting has begun in Chicago, with the city choosing its first fully elected school board. Here is where ...

Data suggest the state is on pace to lose a U.S. representative in 2030. Illinois is on pace to lose its second congressional seat because of population loss under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since Pritzker ...