Illinois PolicyOpinion

Johnson’s “Protecting Chicago” budget proposes nearly $500M in tax hikes

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson describes the 2026 budget as “Protecting Chicago,” but his plan seems to do the opposite. Taxes ...
Illinois PolicyOpinion

Chicago Teachers Union’s radical agenda is coming to a school district near you

The scandal-plagued president of the Chicago Teachers Union will now also be leading the Illinois Federation of Teachers, ...
Illinois Policy

Pritzker absolutely opposed to Johnson’s Chicago corporate “head tax”

Gov. J.B. Pritzker told the Chicago Economic Club Oct. 21 that he absolutely opposes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to revive ...
Illinois Policy

Budget black hole: Pensions and debt devour Chicago budget

Pensions and debt dominate Chicago’s spending increases, crowding out core services. Without reform, rising obligations will ...
Illinois Policy

Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt

Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without pension reform, state oversight ...