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New report finds occupational licensing reform would improve state economy while empowering poor and minority families
Illinois residents will weigh-in on a non-binding property tax advisory question which will be used by lawmakers for enacting future tax hikes
Polling from the Illinois Policy Institute found the Chicago Teachers Union has an approval rating of just 36%
Only 17% of CTU spending goes toward member representation
As most Illinois students head back to school, reports show students are still struggling to meet grade-level standards in core subjects five years after the pandemic.
New polling from the Illinois Policy Institute shows 63% of Chicago voters had an unfavorable opinion of progressive Mayor Brandon Johnson
Rent rose 6.2% during the first six months of 2024
Homeowners in Cook County pay more in property taxes than homeowners in Los Angeles or San Diego