Mayor Johnson’s record-setting $1 billion TIF surplus highlights issues and abuse of Chicago’s Tax Increment Financing ...

Chicago’s budget has grown much faster than inflation, leaving taxpayers to endure higher costs without receiving better ...

Illinois’ candy tax doesn’t apply to any treats made with flour. Kit Kat, Twix and Snickers are all taxed as groceries, not candy, and come with a cheaper price tag.

West Frankfort’s local union and school board have been at the negotiation table for more than five months. If an agreement ...

Pension costs take a growing share of school funding, driving up property taxes and leaving less for teachers and students.

Illinois home prices have jumped 48% since 2018 while available housing inventory has plummeted across all 26 tracked metro ...

The dream of homeownership is pushed out of reach by low housing supply and soaring property taxes driven by pension costs.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson describes the 2026 budget as “Protecting Chicago,” but his plan seems to do the opposite. Taxes ...

Teachers are not the main priority of the Chicago Teachers Union. Its own spending practices prove it. J ust 17.7% of its ...

Microsoft, Salesforce, ChatGPT, Amazon Web Services and Zoom would all come with higher prices under Chicago Mayor Brandon ...

Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without pension reform, state oversight ...

Pensions and debt dominate Chicago’s spending increases, crowding out core services. Without reform, rising obligations will ...