More than a dozen candidates filled out an Illinois Policy questionnaire to give voters a better idea of who is running for office. Read their answers below.
The Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars before it was killed by teachers’ unions, according to a new study.
Illinois’ state budget needs more than $6.3 billion to cover its own shortfalls before it can provide property tax relief to Illinoisans.
Illinois is tied with California for the nation’s second-worst unemployment behind only Nevada, according to September data.
Champaign County has spent over $60,000 on a promotional campaign for a local sales tax hike using taxpayer funds. It might surpass $100,000 by Election Day.
The plan to close 7 of the 15 Acero Charter Schools is the latest maneuver in the Chicago Teachers Union’s campaign to solidify its monopoly by destroying even public school choice.
Illinois can learn from other programs on how to prepare residents facing a benefits cliff, where low-income families are penalized for advancing in their careers.
Chicagoans reported fewer violent crimes but more aggravated batteries through September. Look below to see how many happened near you and what time they happen most frequently.
On Nov. 5 Illinoisans will vote to elect two Illinois Supreme Court justices and nine appellate court justices, and whether to retain four sitting appellate court justices.
Chicago transit ridership is barely 60% of pre-COVID levels while the budget is 30% higher, now they face a $577 million budget shortfall.
The Chicago Teachers Union is backing various candidates for Chicago Board of Education. CTU has donated more than $700,000 to their endorsed candidates.
You will see a survey on the Nov. 5 election regarding Illinois taxes. Lawmakers can then use the results to see how voters feel when considering new laws.