While Aurora sits near the top of the safety rankings, Chicago lands near the bottom undermining claims by Gov. J.B. Pritzker ...

Halloween is when the masks go on and candy fills the bag. Cities and towns regulating Halloween with trick-or-treating rules do so for safety, so you should check your local Halloween laws.

Harvey became the second city in 35 years to ask the state to step in under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law. It won ...

Mayor Johnson’s record-setting $1 billion TIF surplus highlights issues and abuse of Chicago’s Tax Increment Financing ...

Illinois’ candy tax doesn’t apply to any treats made with flour. Kit Kat, Twix and Snickers are all taxed as groceries, not candy, and come with a cheaper price tag.

Chicago’s budget has grown much faster than inflation, leaving taxpayers to endure higher costs without receiving better ...

West Frankfort’s local union and school board have been at the negotiation table for more than five months. If an agreement ...

The dream of homeownership is pushed out of reach by low housing supply and soaring property taxes driven by pension costs.

Pension costs take a growing share of school funding, driving up property taxes and leaving less for teachers and students.