Chicago homeowners on the South and West Sides are bracing for huge property tax hikes, driven by surging assessments and government spending tied to pensions.

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Illinois superintendent pay doesn’t match performance: district consolidation could help

By Lilly Rossi

10/01/2025

Superintendent salaries often do not reflect the district’s size, wealth or student performance. School district consolidation could help fix that.

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