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 ...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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