Beat Kitchen takes Chicago to federal court
Beat Kitchen takes Chicago to federal court
Chicago restaurant owner Robert Gomez is suing Chicago in federal court, claiming the city used race to end his lease on the Riverwalk.
Judge rules Cook County tax sale illegal; lawmakers yet to act
Judge rules Cook County tax sale illegal; lawmakers yet to act
A federal judge ruled Cook County is illegally settling minor property tax debts by seizing the full value of properties. Illinois law still allows the practice.
Atlas Van Lines: Illinois exodus continues, but slows in 2025
Atlas Van Lines: Illinois exodus continues, but slows in 2025
More people still moved out of Illinois than moved in during 2025, but the gap was smaller than it’s been for the past 16 years, according to Atlas Van Lines.
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High sales taxes suck a little joy out of Illinois holidays
High sales taxes suck a little joy out of Illinois holidays
Illinois sales taxes on holiday purchases rank No. 8 in the U.S., but Chicago charges shoppers as much as 10.25% with plans to go higher.
Cook County property taxes funding pensions more than service
Cook County property taxes funding pensions more than service
Cook County homeowners face rising property taxes. Three-fourths of that money is going to police and fire pensions instead of services.
Performers emerge from Chicago’s projects by way of forklifts
Performers emerge from Chicago’s projects by way of forklifts
Project out of the Projects helps aspiring Chicago musicians, event producers find their way by mixing practical job skills, performance experience and advice.
Report offers $1B in fixes as Chicago budget talks break down
Report offers $1B in fixes as Chicago budget talks break down
The Chicago City Council rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s economically harmful tax proposals, but a report offers $1 billion in solutions
Brandon’s ‘Head Tax’ on Businesses
Brandon’s ‘Head Tax’ on Businesses
Most Chicagoans, aldermen oppose Johnson’s 2026 budget
Most Chicagoans, aldermen oppose Johnson’s 2026 budget
Most Chicago City Council members and residents oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 budget, especially his plan to tax job creation.
Chicago business activity skid hits two years
Chicago business activity skid hits two years
A barometer of business health shows Chicago’s decline worsened in November 2025.
Brandon on Stacy’s Leash: How Chicago Works
Brandon on Stacy’s Leash: How Chicago Works
$1B, unneeded tax hike coming to a tollway near you?
$1B, unneeded tax hike coming to a tollway near you?
Chicago-area drivers could end up paying $1 billion more in tolls each year as part of a deal state lawmakers admitted was made to get labor union support.
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan asks President Trump for pardon
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan asks President Trump for pardon
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Donald Trump to pardon him. Good luck with that.