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What to know: Chicago Teachers Union’s contract demands

Experts available to comment on CTU’s contract terms, which would cost taxpayers millions in the first year

Statement on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s address

There is simply no way for Lightfoot to balance a budget gap this large without pension reform.

What to know about property taxes before Mayor Lightfoot’s address

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to provide reaction to tonight’s "State of the City"

What to know for Chicago Mayor Lightfoot’s “State of the City” address

IPI experts available for comment ahead of Thursday's "State of the City" address

Governor signs SB 482 to clear false criminal records for free

Illinois Policy worked with Sen. Collins and Rep. Turner to extend Cook County’s pilot fee-waiver program

Corruption costs Illinois at least $550 million per year

The corrupt acts of public officials have cost the state more than $9.9 billion in foregone economic activity since 2000

New taxes fund $1.4 billion worth of waste in state budget and infrastructure plan

Research from the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute reveals tax hikes are funding unnecessary dog parks, pools & sports courts

Illinois doubles gas tax ahead of record July 4 travel

Illinois drivers hit with higher gas prices than their neighbors, the national average

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