Illinois toll rates are about to increase as a political favor to construction unions. That’s despite a $3 billion surplus in ...

The Illinois Constitution stops politicians from imposing progressive taxation, which would give them power to progressively tax everyone more.

At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide ...

All K-12 students in public, private, charter or homeschool programs are eligible for donated funds if they meet income ...

Chicago’s Roseland community is solving crime and poverty through a formula developed by the Hope Center: mentors, jobs and a ...

Quincy, Illinois, may reduce parking minimums, allow duplexes and update zoning rules to reduce the housing shortage and improve affordability.

Illinois’ broken budgeting process allowed state lawmakers to spend $2.6 million on tennis and pickleball courts.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn claims a millionaire tax would offer Illinoisans property tax relief, but it won’t work without pension ...

Record Cook County property tax hikes under Toni Preckwinkle expose a fundamentally broken system, benefitting insiders and ...

Illinois joined a nationwide economic wave as U.S. real gross domestic product expanded 4.4% in Q3, a far cry from the 0.5% ...

Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest ...

Chicago Teachers Union leaders fought members, a Congressional inquiry and a potential U.S. Department of Labor investigation ...