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Chicago schools property taxes up 62% in 15 years

Chicago schools property taxes up 62% in 15 years

The median Chicago residence paid $2,059 in property taxes just to support Chicago Public Schools in 2024, 62% more than they paid 15 years ago. More than half of a Chicago homeowners’ property tax bill now goes to CPS.

By Patrick Andriesen

Illinois House helping health care shortage by easing volunteer requirements

Illinois House helping health care shortage by easing volunteer requirements

A new bill would remove an unnecessary rule forcing health care volunteers to get additional licensing. House Bill 1270, sponsored by state Rep. William E. Hauter, R-Morton, and state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, D-Oakbrook Terrace, addresses medical worker shortages.

By Lauren Zuar

105 Illinois towns pass grocery taxes. Did yours?

105 Illinois towns pass grocery taxes. Did yours?

Many Illinois towns are rushing to extend the 1% grocery tax. See below if your town is one of them. The statewide tax ends in 2026, but local governments can choose to retain it without asking their residents for permission.

By Dylan Sharkey