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

Three ways Illinois could boost the trades with the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program

By Hannah Schmid

08/20/2026

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could expand access to career and technical education for Illinois students.

TAGS: FSTC: Federal Scholarship Tax Credit