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.

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Chicago homeowners on the South and West Sides are bracing for huge property tax hikes, driven by surging assessments and ...

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

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

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget proposal includes a per-user tax on social media companies and a per-employee fee ...

The Chicago Transit Authority’s 2026 budget includes scenarios dependent on state funding along with a 25-cent fare hike on ...

Chicago Teachers Union bosses make a lot more than members. Little of members’ dues pay for representation. See who makes ...

Despite a 2021 law meant to improve the funding ratio of Chicago’s park pension, the amount of money the system has on hand ...