Illinois’ $143.5 billion state pension debt saw a tiny dip, but meaningful reform is needed to stop threats to taxpayers and ...

Chicago-area transit riders deserve safe, reliable service. But the Regional Transportation Authority board might soon ask ...

A 2024 study showed handing people money they hadn’t worked for hurt them, but Illinois lawmakers are putting $827,272 in tax ...

As state lawmakers look to plug budget holes by removing limits on state income tax rates, Illinois’ spending is set to ...

Illinois’ saw 1,192 mass layoffs in November. Norvax and CVS Health/Oak Street accounted for most of the job losses announced ...

Despite 318,000 job openings, Illinois’ unemployment remained above national average in the latest economic measures.

Illinois has the highest pension debt per capita. Even if the state spent an extra $1 million a day, your distant descendants ...

Illinois lowered its standards in 2025, but over half of third graders still couldn’t read at grade level. It’s a critical ...

Half of retired Chicago pensioners make more than average working Illinoisans, but nearly 30,000 teachers won’t be eligible ...

This Thanksgiving, Illinoisans should give thanks for Illinois’ heritage, opportunities, wins against new taxes and ...

Fixing Chicago’s schools is the surest way to stop youth violence. Softening education standards will perpetuate the harm.

Chicago Public Schools couldn’t give a teen the right education, but scholarships did. Now state leaders can OK a federal ...