Given political reality in Illinois, it’s pretty likely that one of three Democrats seeking to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin — U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov.

"We need to start serious conversations now about cutting taxes and restraining spending," writes State Rep. John Cabello.

This comes after a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act expired Dec. 31. That measure, signed into law in 2021 by former ...

A partial government shutdown looms as the Senate remains divided over spending bills. But how would a shutdown affect Illinois tax refunds?

O’Connor discusses the biggest Texas property tax news of 2025. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 / ...

Cook County’s delayed property tax bills are straining school districts with nearly $122 million in unexpected, unneeded costs.

Democrats control all levers of government in Illinois. We have been grappling with the same problems for decades with no ...

Parents may have noticed a new "Trump Account" option while filing their taxes. Here's what that means and how families can qualify.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes met for a Tribune editorial board endorsement session Monday ...

O'Connor discusses how Illinois is expanding senior property tax protections in 2026. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, ...

Since 2019, Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% and available houses are down nearly 50%. Blame property taxes and zoning.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — An Illinois Senate Democrat filed a bill Tuesday to overhaul the tax sale system. Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) told reporters in Springfield that thousands of families ...