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Lincoln Poll: Chicagoans say high taxes are No. 1 issue in the city

52% of Illinoisans agree taxes are top state issue

End of veto session highlights: Statements from Illinois Polic

Lawmakers concluded veto session today after taking action on several key bills that affect taxpayers.

What policies to watch during veto session: Energy, transit and pensions

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on various bills and topics being discussed during veto session

Report: Chicago lost out on 43,000 homes because of zoning mandates

After 20 years of affordable housing mandates, Chicago has only built 2,798 units; city leaders have better option

What to watch: Chicago City Council to vote on granny flats, grocery tax

The Chicago City Council tomorrow is set to vote on policies that will affect families’ food budgets and housing costs.

Illinois spends $2B more on its colleges, but loses 106K students

The Illinois Policy Institute found an increase in Illinois higher education spending has not made the state’s colleges more attractive to its students

What to watch: Chicago Public Schools to vote on 2026 budget, fill $734M hole

Chicago Public Schools holds same junk‑grade credit rating as Colombia and Vietnam

Chicago businesses fall to 10-year low, Mag Mile down by half

Illinois Policy Institute research shows only 29% of the city’s neighborhoods saw an increase in the number of active business licenses since 2015

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