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 2027 budget relies on $427M in tax hikes and $231M in one-time revenues to close Chicago's $882M deficit.
From 2019 to 2026, pension fund contributions made up the largest spending increase, growing by over $1.54 billion, or 113.4%. Over that period, Chicago more than doubled its pension contributions to ...
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 ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to a sweetener, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker added $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities.
Minimum lot size regulations are driving up the cost of housing in Illinois, worsening the state's affordability crisis.
Mayor Johnson’s Protecting Renters Ordinance jeopardizes Chicago housing affordability by capping fees and mandating annual rental registries.
An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires. An advisory referendum on the Nov. 3 general election ballot will gauge Cook County voters’ support for a ...
Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was. Missouri Republicans’ midcycle attempt to maximize their party’s seats in the U.S. House failed ...
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