Chicago speed cameras ticket drivers every 48 seconds
Chicago speed cameras ticket drivers every 48 seconds
The city added 50 cameras and tickets jumped almost 36%, but the additional revenue fell short of the city’s projection, illustrating the flaw in relying on such revenue to help balance the budget.
By Lilly Rossi
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here is what you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this Election Day.
By Patrick Andriesen
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
If you voted early or will vote by mail, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen
Aurora voters could get power to recall mayor, at-large aldermen
Almost 9,000 signatures from residents could put two binding referendum questions on the ballot to establish recall procedures.
By Joe Tabor, Lilly Rossi
Pritzker’s record: Illinois wages grow 0% in 7 years
Pritzker’s record: Illinois wages grow 0% in 7 years
The state’s wages are at a standstill as lawmakers give themselves $34,000 in pay increases.
By Adam Gorcyca
More than 10,000 bills. Only 32 provided a cost estimate.
More than 10,000 bills. Only 32 provided a cost estimate.
Lawmakers filed more than 10,000 bills in the 104th Illinois General Assembly. Of those, nearly 6,860 could have unknown costs for taxpayers.
By Lilly Rossi
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson running for reelection
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson running for reelection
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is seeking a second term, officially joining the growing field of candidates in the 2027 Chicago mayoral election.
By Dylan Sharkey
Because of pensions, Chicago pays $157 for $100 of payroll
Because of pensions, Chicago pays $157 for $100 of payroll
A history of financial mismanagement has left the city putting in 57% of covered payroll for pensions, but even that’s not enough.
By Adam Gorcyca
Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners averaged $437,000 each last year
Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners averaged $437,000 each last year
184 pensioners in Illinois’ five state-run systems received enough in 2025 to put them in the top 5% of U.S. income earners.
By Adam Gorcyca
How much has the Chicago Teachers Union spent on Chicago school board candidates?
How much has the Chicago Teachers Union spent on Chicago school board candidates?
As of Sept. 1, the CTU had spent almost $236,000 on eight candidates running for Chicago Public Schools’ first fully elected school board.
By Lilly Rossi
Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
Skokie zoning reform would make home renovations easier
Homeowners in the suburb could soon have more freedom to renovate their homes without being forced to add parking spaces.
By Lilly Rossi
Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation
Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation
U.S. housing for sale is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers, but Illinois is still way behind.
By DaNae Estabine