Charter schools are intended to offer families more options in the public school system, but Illinois law often restricts and undermines the autonomy with which they were designed.
Not even 2% of SEIU State Council’s spending in 2025 was on “representational activities,” according to its own accounting. That could be why one-in-five workers has rejected union membership.
Reforms could diminish the risk of new crimes committed on pretrial release.
The budget awaiting his signature also imposes licensing fees on operators.
The state also is one of 15 to average fewer job openings than unemployed residents since 2019.
The city added 50 cameras and tickets jumped almost 26%, but the additional revenue fell short of the city’s projection.
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.
If you voted early or will vote by mail, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.
Almost 9,000 signatures from residents could put two binding referendum questions on the ballot to establish recall procedures.
The state’s wages are at a standstill as lawmakers give themselves $34,000 in pay increases.
Lawmakers filed more than 10,000 bills in the 104th Illinois General Assembly. Of those, nearly 6,860 could have unknown costs for taxpayers.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is seeking a second term, officially joining the growing field of candidates in the 2027 Chicago mayoral election.
A history of financial mismanagement has left the city putting in 57% of covered payroll for pensions, but even that’s not enough.