Illinois’ comeback story starts here.
Only 31% of third-grade students can read at grade level; reforms could improve that
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
The state curbed its population loss, adding an estimated 67,899 residents this year
Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to discuss the city’s financial challenges
The Illinois Policy Institute finds Illinois businesses with fewer than 50 employees created nearly 31,000 jobs in 2023
Chicago School Board races see challenge to CTU machine
"Millionaire tax" poised to see majority approval; Barrington Township supports pension referendum
Chicago Public Schools has seen test scores decline under Chicago Teachers Union leadership