While the U.S. economy as a whole grew 2.9% in 2023, the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin region grew at only 1.4%, according to ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced plans to handle Illinois’ pension crisis. Some build on proven reforms while others could delay real progress.

Illinois lawmakers provided nearly $1.2 million to a political advocacy group promoting progressive labor policies. Little info was offered about how the taxes will be used.

Illinois state pensions have less money to pay retirees than any state according to Equable Institute. It’s the third year in a row for Illinois coming in last.

To get part of $50 billion for a federal health program, Illinois promised to join nurse licensure and physician assistant ...

Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic problems and corruption in its ...

Illinois lawmakers propose a Tier 2 pension expansion that adds costly sweeteners, despite struggling to keep up with current ...

Violent crime in Chicago fell to more than a decade low in 2025. It dropped across 88% of the city’s neighborhoods as arrests ...