Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation

By DaNae Estabine

09/07/2026

U.S. housing for sale is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers, but Illinois is still way behind.

Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term

By Adam Gorcyca

09/03/2026

Florida was the biggest winner of state residents moving out.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Pritzker’s record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth

By Adam Gorcyca

09/02/2026

Illinois is in the bottom five states for private-sector job growth under Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Since he took office, job growth in the private sector in the state is up less than 0.1%.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years

By DaNae Estabine, Jon Josko

08/31/2026

New federal work requirements are driving the decline.

TAGS: SNAP

What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?

By Lilly Rossi

08/28/2026

As the college football season starts, athletes face taxes on their name, image and likeness income.

TAGS: college football, NIL: Name Image and Likeness

A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same

By Katie Crain, Patrick Andriesen

08/27/2026

Tyrone Murphy was born into the foster care system and had difficulties in school. Now a business owner, he has helped hundreds by using his construction firm as a ministry of hope and opportunity.

Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed

By Ethan Soifer

08/25/2026

The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.

TAGS: Illinois Tollway, JB Pritzker

How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?

By Mailee Smith, Hannah Schmid

08/24/2026

The current moratorium on school closures ends after the 2026-27 school year. There’s a path forward for the next school board.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools

By Hannah Schmid

08/21/2026

Chicago Public Schools students return to class Aug. 24. Most still aren’t reading or doing math at grade level and absenteeism remains high.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts

By Jessica Rehberg

08/18/2026

Voters in school districts in St. Charles, Algonquin, Oswego and downstate Mahomet-Seymour will decide whether to approve borrowing for facility improvements.

TAGS: public schools

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Illinois’ post-COVID recovery in home listings lags the nation

Pritzker’s record: Over $35 billion in personal income left Illinois during his first term

Pritzker’s record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth

Illinois SNAP use falls to lowest in 13 years

What do NIL college football players pay in taxes?

A Foundation of Faith: How Tyrone Murphy built a life of purpose so he could help others do the same

Pritzker defends 57% toll hike approved by board he appointed

How can CPS address its 54% of underused buildings?

Chicago Public Schools students return amid low proficiency, underused schools

A look at bond referendums for voters in four school districts

7 things to know about public charter school laws in Illinois

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students