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Lincoln Poll: Just 14% of Chicagoans have favorable view of Mayor Johnson

More than 3 in 5 Chicago voters disapprove of Chicago Teachers Union amidst contract negotiations

7 steps to improve Illinois’ social mobility rating

Illinois could be in the top 10 states for social mobility instead of the bottom 40 with fairer licensing, less taxation and more educational opportunities

Illinois lacks reforms to prevent a Madigan repeat: Statement from the Illinois Policy Institute

Today, the legal team for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped its defense against his federal corruption charges, which include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy.

Chicago’s granny flat policies halt affordable housing, discriminate against South, West sides

The Illinois Policy Institute found only 6.5% of permits for new additional dwelling units have been granted in the West, South and Southeast zones since 2020

5 steps to help Illinois students learn to read

Only 31% of third-grade students can read at grade level; reforms could improve that

Chicago faces roughly 1 crime every 3 hours on CTA

The Illinois Policy Institute found CTA Green Line riders were the most likely to be crime victims, with about 1.9 of every 100,000 rides ending in a crime

Illinois reports population growth, buoyed by 112K international migrants

The state curbed its population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents this year

Chicago City Council passes $17B budget with $181.6M in new taxes, fees

Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to discuss the city’s financial challenges