In the April 2024 municipal elections, Kane County leaders proposed a $51 million retail tax hike. A grassroots citizens ...

Research shows financial literacy boosts economic opportunity. The success of the University of Chicago’s FinEDge program ...

The Illinois Senate is considering a bill to allow dental students to practice under supervision with temporary licenses. Two ...

Chicago school board elections may have marked a turning point in public perception of the Chicago Teachers Union’s political ...

Illinois leaders keep using tax hikes as a budget quick-fix, but the state’s fiscal troubles – and the taxpayer burden – ...

Chicago Teachers Union members have reason to question the leadership of President Stacy Davis Gates heading into the May 16 ...

The Illinois state affiliate of the Service Employees International Union collected over $3 million in dues from members in ...

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.

Joseph Ocol needs our help. Despite militant opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union, he is producing chess champions from one of Chicago’s most underprivileged communities. Joe is asking our ...

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

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