Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes
Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes
Illinoisans pay the third-highest gas taxes in the nation at nearly $0.85 per gallon. California leads and Michigan edged into the No. 2 spot.
Chicago violent crime at decade low as arrest rates rise
Chicago violent crime at decade low as arrest rates rise
Violent crime in Chicago fell to more than a decade low in 2025. It dropped across 88% of the city’s neighborhoods as arrests rose.
Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power
Illinois politicians still want boosted tax power
The Illinois Constitution stops politicians from imposing progressive taxation, which would give them power to progressively tax everyone more.
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Trucking industry vet calls Illinois toll hike needless punishment
Trucking industry vet calls Illinois toll hike needless punishment
Illinois toll rates are about to increase as a political favor to construction unions. That’s despite a $3 billion surplus in the road fund.
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
Most states already say ‘yes’ to donations for students
At least 28 states have already said they plan to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program to let donors provide extra academic help to their students.
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
What’s the law say about new scholarships for school kids?
The federal language is clear: All K-12 students in public, private, charter or homeschool programs are eligible for donated funds if they meet income limits.
Quincy exploring housing reforms to add supply
Quincy exploring housing reforms to add supply
Quincy, Illinois, may reduce parking minimums, allow duplexes and update zoning rules to reduce the housing shortage and improve affordability.
Hope Center: Healing poverty with advice, jobs, houses
Hope Center: Healing poverty with advice, jobs, houses
Chicago’s Roseland community is solving crime and poverty through a formula developed by the Hope Center: mentors, jobs and a home.
Stacy Davis Gates: Fair Share
Stacy Davis Gates: Fair Share
Illinois loses 1,700 jobs in 2025 while nation adds 584,000
Illinois loses 1,700 jobs in 2025 while nation adds 584,000
Illinois’ unemployment continued a long-term trend of remaining higher than the national rate as 2025 ends with lost jobs as the nation gained.
Cook County property tax delays hit Evanston, other schools
Cook County property tax delays hit Evanston, other schools
Cook County’s delayed property tax bills are straining school districts with nearly $122 million in unexpected, unneeded costs.
Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist
Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist
Subsidies and rent control will make Illinois’ housing shortage worse. Lawmakers should focus on how they can boost supply.
Donation tax credits can boost Illinois public school foundations
Donation tax credits can boost Illinois public school foundations
A federal tax credit is expected to boost school donations. Public school foundations can obtain the funds to help Illinois students.