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

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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