Illinois teachers are required to contribute 9% of their salary toward pensions, but many school districts “pick up” this cost – putting the pension burden on taxpayers.

Illinois has the third-highest corporate income taxes in the nation. These are some of the most harmful taxes to economic ...

Tariffs by President Donald Trump sent markets tumbling and temporarily hurt public pension investments. While the markets ...

Teachers unions have given millions to the state lawmakers targeting homeschoolers in their most recent effort to stifle ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal slashes general funds for economic development while relying on federal dollars ...

The median Chicago residence paid $2,059 in property taxes just to support Chicago Public Schools in 2024, 62% more than they ...

House Bill 1368 builds on previous literacy efforts by state lawmakers in 2023. If passed, professional development for ...

Chicago Public Schools was already projecting annual budget deficits in excess of $500 million in coming years. The new ...

With $18.5 billion of the city’s $52.4 billion shortfall driven by interest on pension debt, it’s clear Illinois’ largest ...

A new bill would remove an unnecessary rule forcing health care volunteers to get additional licensing. House Bill 1270, ...

More than half of Illinois voters said high taxes were the No. 1 concern for the state, according to an Illinois Policy ...

The Chicago Teachers Union and its partners are pushing nine new or higher taxes that could end up costing Illinoisans $7.3 ...