Combined state and federal income taxes would have small businesses pay more than 50% of their top-end income in taxes.

The Chicago Teachers Union has spent $1 million on their endorsed candidates for Chicago Board of Education races.

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Joe Tabor is the Director of Legal Research at the Illinois Policy Institute. Joe researches and writes on law and economic policy in Illinois. He is the editor of the first book published by the ...

Declining reading and math scores decrease opportunity for students in Illinois. Apprenticeships, which provide paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, are an in-demand alternative to ...

Declining reading and math scores decrease opportunity for students in Illinois. Apprenticeships, which provide paid ...

The Chicago budget has grown by over $6 billion since 2019. Despite being bolstered by billions in federal relief, the city ...

Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman. The maps show the state districts and Chicago ...

“I would say at a high level, our policymakers have been too focused on affordable housing, and not housing affordability. We’re not focused on sustainable, long-term economic development.

Halloween shoppers can stay clear of Illinois’ spooky candy tax if they know the right candy to buy. When it comes to ...

The Chicago Teachers Union might be in one city, but its lobbying and other political wrangling affect residents statewide.