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.

Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was. Missouri Republicans’ midcycle attempt to maximize their party’s seats in the U.S. House failed ...

Illinois is on pace to lose its second congressional seat because of population loss under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since Pritzker was elected in 2018, Illinois has lost more than 168,000 residents. In a ...

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 ...

Illinois Democrats rejected a mid-cycle redistricting plan cooked up by U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to maximize Democratic partisan advantage in the state’s congressional district map. The reason? They ...