Center Square: Legislator pushes back on higher hotel taxes as part of Chicago tourism plan
Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste doesn’t see the value in a new hotel tax now being proposed by Chicago tourism officials.
Center Square: Illinois homeschoolers worry Trump tax credit could lead to state regulation
Homeschool groups have concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tax credit as Illinois lawmakers look at regulating the practice.
WGN: Chicago's film and TV industry grows with job training programs
As a massive soundstage campus draws more storytellers to produce their work in the area, the former owners of a local studio are working to build out and diversify the workforce with job training programs.
NBC 5: 3 Illinois institutions named among world's top universities
The University of Chicago was recently named in the top 15 of the “Times Higher Education’s” World University Rankings for 2025, and it wasn’t the only Illinois academic institution to make the list, according to recently released rankings.
Central Illinois Proud: Better Business Bureau warns of holiday scams
We’re entering the holiday season, but some bad actors want to take advantage of your generosity.