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Chicago speed cameras hurt low-income communities most

Illinois Policy Institute investigation found nearly half of Chicago’s $1 million-plus speed cameras were on the South Side

Chicago speed cameras issue tickets every 11 seconds under new policy

Illinois Policy Institute investigation found city experienced multi-million dollar windfall after speed camera limit dropped to 6 mph

Illinois loses 113,776 people in 2021 as those moving out accelerates

New Census data shows record outmigration of residents is driving population decline

Small Business Saturday: Women, Black business owners lead Illinois growth in entrepreneurship

Restaurants, retail businesses still missing 104,000 jobs since before pandemic

What is Amendment 1, an Illinois constitutional amendment on the ballot next November? 

Illinois Policy Institute experts warn the amendment could bring unlimited union leader power, future tax hikes and more

All-time record 201,000 Illinoisans quit their jobs in August

Monthly jobs tracker: Illinois faces highest unemployment rate in the Midwest, sixth-highest in the nation

Which Halloween candy has the highest taxes?

Illinois taxes candy differently, charging six times more for one flavor of candy bar than for another by the same manufacturer

What’s actually in Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget: Property tax hikes, growing pension debt and future cuts or costs

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

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