Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 Chicago budget proposes new head taxes, cloud computing fees, and package taxes to close an $882 ...

The county also estimates it could be liable for as much as $4 million in surplus equity owed to former owners who lost their properties.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $17.6 billion budget for 2027 calls for hikes on at least six taxes or fees to generate $414 million. The budget proposal also relies on an additional $231 million ...

From 2019 to 2026, pension fund contributions made up the largest spending increase, growing by over $1.54 billion, or 113.4% ...

Some may prefer the way Chicago hosts events now. They may see temporary park closures as a fair tradeoff for the concerts ...

Chicago crime and poverty are connected: poorer neighborhoods account for 63% of violent crime—but job creation can break the ...

But the state’s error rate is fifth-highest in the country, which could bring costly penalties. Food stamp enrollment in Illinois fell to a 13-year low in August ...

Minimum lot size regulations are driving up the cost of housing in Illinois, worsening the state's affordability crisis.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.

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Mayor Johnson’s Protecting Renters Ordinance jeopardizes Chicago housing affordability by capping fees and mandating annual rental registries.