Chicago violent crime hits 5-year high
Chicago violent crime hits 5-year high
Chicago’s violent crime increased to the highest level in the past five years. Aggravated assaults increased the most in the past 12 months. Most victims were Black.
Nuevas leyes en Illinois a partir del 1 de julio
Nuevas leyes en Illinois a partir del 1 de julio
Una serie de nuevas leyes entraron en vigor en Illinois el 1 de julio, afectando los impuestos, las licencias y las relaciones laborales. Esto es lo que necesita saber.
La votación anticipada en Illinois comienza a medida que se envían las boletas de voto por correo
La votación anticipada en Illinois comienza a medida que se envían las boletas de voto por correo
A 40 días de las elecciones, los residentes de Illinois pueden votar anticipadamente en la oficina de sus secretarios de condado locales. Las boletas de voto por correo deberían llegar pronto, pero todavía hay tiempo para solicitar una.
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The Chicago Tribune: Jurors hear first wiretaps in Madigan corruption trial, recordings that suggested ex-speaker was hands-on boss Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Police Department exodus: New cops are leaving in droves, Sun-Times investigation finds WCIA: Illinois community college enrollment sees largest increase in 15 yearsChicago neighborhoods see unequal housing restrictions
Chicago neighborhoods see unequal housing restrictions
The current Chicago ordinance on separate residences on the same lot puts extra limits on the Southeast, South and West sides that hinder development. Those are areas with some of the greatest need.
How much will your community save from Illinois grocery tax repeal?
How much will your community save from Illinois grocery tax repeal?
Illinois is doing away with the statewide grocery tax. Look below to see how much taxpayers in your town or county will save when the tax goes away in 2026 – unless local leaders decide to keep it.
Pritzker’s gas tax hike doubles yearly take to nearly $2B
Pritzker’s gas tax hike doubles yearly take to nearly $2B
Illinois drivers are expected to pay nearly $2 billion in state gas taxes by the end of the year, more than twice what they paid before Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office and doubled the tax. Pritzker’s tax hike took $4 billion extra from drivers between 2019 and 2023.
Cómo me registro para votar en Illinois?
Cómo me registro para votar en Illinois?
Registrarse para votar en Illinois puede ser confuso. Aquí está lo que necesitas saber para asegurarte de que tu voz sea escuchada este Día de las Elecciones.
4 things to know about Chicago Public Schools’ new strategic plan
4 things to know about Chicago Public Schools’ new strategic plan
The Chicago Board of Education’s five-year plan includes redefining student success and ending school ranking based on performance. It also includes expanding sustainable community schools, which record among the lowest student outcomes.
Brandon Johnson: The worst in his league
Brandon Johnson: The worst in his league
Enrollment barely rises at Chicago Public Schools amidst 12% increase in English Learners
Enrollment barely rises at Chicago Public Schools amidst 12% increase in English Learners
Preliminary enrollment data for the 2024-2025 school year show a less than 1% uptick in enrollment. The biggest increase is in English Learners.
How Mississippi ended its worst-in-the-nation early literacy epidemic
How Mississippi ended its worst-in-the-nation early literacy epidemic
Mississippi state lawmakers enacted science-based literacy legislation in 2013, laying the groundwork for improved reading proficiency among early grades, and additional legislation in 2016 to solidify improvement in literacy trends.
Building not permitted: Building permits in Illinois are a barrier to housing affordability
Building not permitted: Building permits in Illinois are a barrier to housing affordability
Illinois is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. Over a third of residents are considered “burdened” by housing costs, meaning they pay over 30% of their income on costs related to housing. That is a greater portion of residents burdened by housing than any other state in the Midwest. The state fell 113,000...
Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out
Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out
With 40 days until the election, Illinois residents can vote early at their local county clerks’ office. Vote-by-mail ballots should arrive soon, but there is still time to apply for one.