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

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

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

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

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

More than 2,000 special education students in Chicago Public Schools are denied support they’re legally guaranteed. Federal ...

Illinois risks millions in penalties under new federal law because of errors in determining who qualifies for food assistance ...

Low student proficiency is being hidden in Illinois. Virginia raised its expectations for students. While other states are ...

Chicago just expanded where accessory dwelling units can be built, but California’s sweeping reforms show how far the city still has to go.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $21-per-employee monthly tax on large companies to help fill a nearly $1.2 billion ...

A search for the right education took a South Holland family through public school, private school and homeschool. Federal scholarships can ease the journey for others, if Gov. J.B. Pritzker allows ...

Lawmakers may approve a statewide delivery tax on Doordash and Uber Eats to fund Chicago transit, hitting all Illinoisans who ...