From transforming a couple vacant lots into thriving gardens to connecting residents with jobs, Pastor Dollie Sherman has spent decades proving that lasting change starts on the block.
Leaders of these organizations on the South and West sides connect residents to jobs and engage youth to build safer neighborhoods.
The indictment of state Rep. Carol Ammons is a reminder that Illinois still relies on the honor system in conflicts of interest.
The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent crimes.
Not all of the nearly 3,100 bills introduced this year in Springfield aim at top voter concerns.
Chicago Public Schools followed Chicago Teachers Union’s staffing-first approach. Now the district faces cuts.
The number of state residents under 20 fell 6.8% from 2020 to 2025.
The document reflects a sacrifice that its 56 signers chose to make.
The number in the year ended in May was the fewest since 2014.
Illinois lawmakers got many amendments at the end of the legislative session.
State leaders can take the lead of businesses and residents and work to lessen the burden of corruption and high taxes.
A city charter could impose them. All other big cities have one
Under the measure, aspiring barbers, cosmetologists and others would have a path to a license that doesn’t require expensive schooling.
Hourly pay in the city rises every year per ordinance. On July 1 it goes to $17.05.