Lawmakers punt on housing supply as prices up 48% since 2019

By LyLena Estabine

06/04/2026

The state’s home prices have jumped 48% while housing for sale has plummeted.

Pritzker budget gives NASCAR, PGA up to $9 million in taxpayer money

By LyLena Estabine

05/28/2026

The proposed Illinois budget gives money to NASCAR and PGA as lawmakers weigh a Bears stadium tax break, putting taxpayers on the hook for private sports costs.

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Tax hike threat looms as Illinois budget deadline nears

By Bryce Hill

05/27/2026

They are signaling a willingness to raise taxes as the May 31 deadline quickly approaches.

More schools double-dipping taxpayers for teacher pension costs

By LyLena Estabine

05/26/2026

Many school districts cover teachers’ required pension contribution of 9% of their salary — putting that burden on taxpayers.

Delayed property tax bills cost Chicago Public Schools $34 million

By LyLena Estabine

05/26/2026

Chicago Public Schools borrowed over $1.8 billion amid a delay in last year’s Cook County bills, adding interest costs and exposing the fragility of the district’s finances.

TAGS: CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Ruling shows Illinois must address home equity theft

By Joe Tabor

05/14/2026

A federal judge found Cook County liable for damages to taxpayers who lost the equity in their homes because of an unconstitutional state law.

Illinois combined state, local tax rate tops the country

By Brennan Park

05/13/2026

The amount of state and local taxes paid here also is near the nation’s highest.

Unfair policies shut kids out of extracurriculars

By Mailee Smith

05/05/2026

Illinois law is inclusive, but some districts aren’t. Find out where yours lands.

Five reasons school districts shouldn’t lock students out of extracurriculars

By Mailee Smith

05/05/2026

More than 160 districts in Illinois bar participation by those who aren’t full-time students in their schools.

Pritzker’s 57 tax and fee hikes cost Illinoisans $77 billion

By Ravi Mishra

04/28/2026

The governor has presided over $77 billion in increases while Illinois’ economic growth lags.

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Lawmakers punt on housing supply as prices up 48% since 2019

Pritzker budget gives NASCAR, PGA up to $9 million in taxpayer money

Tax hike threat looms as Illinois budget deadline nears

More schools double-dipping taxpayers for teacher pension costs

Delayed property tax bills cost Chicago Public Schools $34 million

Ruling shows Illinois must address home equity theft

Illinois combined state, local tax rate tops the country

Unfair policies shut kids out of extracurriculars

Five reasons school districts shouldn’t lock students out of extracurriculars

Pritzker’s 57 tax and fee hikes cost Illinoisans $77 billion

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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