Just over 5% of the average state income tax return supports economic development and public safety, while almost 28% goes to government worker pensions and benefits. Here’s a breakdown of how ...

The average Chicago Public Schools teacher will see their salary increase to more than $114,000 by the 2027-2028 school year.

House Bill 2827 would extensively regulate both homeschools and private schools in ways that could seriously violate ...

Illinois state lawmakers are trying to ban landlords from using credit histories to judge potential tenants. Doing so could ...

Bill sponsors for a second time amended the ‘Homeschool Act’ as they tried to blunt the heavy criticism of the constitutional ...

The “Homeschool Act” adds taxpayer costs and exposes families’ religion and private information – all in the name of curbing ...

The Illinois Federation of Teachers represents educators in 200 districts in Illinois. But just 26% of its spending in 2024 ...

Unemployment in Illinois remains stubbornly high. February’s unemployment rate was the fifth highest in the nation at 4.8%.

House Bill 2827 would regulate both homeschool families and private schools in Illinois. Its extensive provisions have ...

Illinois lawmakers are looking at a bill that would cut sales taxes during back-to-school shopping. Illinois hasn’t had a ...

Illinois House Bill 1814 would legalize more affordable options such as duplexes and townhomes for working families. If the ...

Hair braiders across Illinois may face fewer restrictions on their trade. The Illinois House unanimously passed a bill ...