In Cook County, 75% of police, fire property taxes go to pensions

By LyLena Estabine

03/20/2026

Outside Chicago, only a fourth of municipal property taxes collected this year for police and fire are going to services.

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

By Dylan Sharkey

03/17/2026

As Illinois’ election results roll in, candidates endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union are losing most of their contested races.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?

By Lilly Rossi

03/16/2026

The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed and financially backed candidates for federal, state and local elections in the March 17 primary.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown

By Mailee Smith

03/13/2026

The union wants teachers and students to skip school for rallies and “mass resistance training.”

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

By Lilly Rossi

03/11/2026

Sen. Graciela Guzman has introduced contradictory bills. One calls for more state funding, while the other would block donated federal money for students.

TAGS: Graciela Guzman, IFT: Illinois Federation of Teachers

Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans

By Mailee Smith

03/11/2026

Just 27.5% of Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU. Half are less likely to vote for a candidate who takes money from the union.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections

By Lilly Rossi

03/10/2026

The Chicago Teachers Union shared its 2026 state primary election candidate endorsements.

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Chicago business activity up for second straight month

By Josh Bandoch

03/06/2026

The area saw expansion again after over two years of decline.

Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly

By LyLena Estabine

03/05/2026

Some communities saw their bills rise 75% or more.

Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

By Ravi Mishra

03/05/2026

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $589 million in business-focused tax hikes. That would endanger Illinois’ long-term economic stability.

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In Cook County, 75% of police, fire property taxes go to pensions

CTU-backed candidates lose 7 of 13 contested races

How will CTU-backed candidates fare in the primary?

Chicago Teachers Union demands ‘no work, no school’ May 1 shutdown

Lawmaker wants education money for state, but not for students

Poll: Chicago Teachers Union hits record-low popularity among Chicagoans

Here’s who CTU supports in the 2026 primary elections

Chicago business activity up for second straight month

Chicago property taxes jump — but unevenly

Pritzker’s budget has $600 million in business tax proposals

Fighting poverty with employment: Chicago block clubs

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