The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect ...

The Chicago Teachers Union strongly supports Brandon Johnson's new social media tax, a key part of the city's 2026 budget, ...

Illinois' 0.2% digital asset transaction tax applies to all trades, including losing ones, impacting market liquidity. Grant Thornton LLP provides insight.

The average Illinois home price has skyrocketed nearly $100,000 since 2019 as the state’s housing inventory recovery lags far behind the nation’s. The typical home in the state costs just over ...

The governor said Illinoisans wouldn’t be interested in a toll increase to keep the Bears. Then he signaled support for what would be the largest passenger toll hike in state history.

The Illinois Tollway board may approve a significant passenger toll increase, with automatic, inflation-tied hikes planned starting in 2029.

Leaders of these organizations on the South and West sides connect residents to jobs and engage youth to build safer neighborhoods.

From transforming a couple vacant lots into thriving gardens to connecting residents with jobs, Pastor Dollie Sherman has spent decades proving that lasting change starts on the block.

Policy Researcher at the Illinois Policy Institute. Previously, he worked for the Cato Institute as an intern in their Sphere Education Initiatives program. Adam ...

The tollway board could soon approve the largest passenger toll hike in state history and automatic inflation-linked increases every other year. Here is how and where you can comment before the vote.

Lawmakers demand honest pricing from businesses but fail to acknowledge poor budgeting practices on their end. Illinois’ new ban on “junk fees” shows a welcome desire for transparency, but state ...

Illinois public schools are teaching fewer students compared to a decade ago, yet taxpayers continue funding a system built for more students. Falling birth rates suggest that Illinois’ declining ...