How much were property taxes in your Illinois county?
How much were property taxes in your Illinois county?
See how much the median property tax bill was in your county. See how it compared with other Illinois counties.
Chicago Teachers Union demands $543K property tax break on union HQ
Chicago Teachers Union demands $543K property tax break on union HQ
The Chicago Teachers Union is seeking a $543k property tax cut that would take about $301K from the schools where its members teach. CTU’s also making over $10 billion in contract demands, which would certainly drive up Chicagoans’ tax bills.
Illinois housing least affordable in Midwest
Illinois housing least affordable in Midwest
It’s tougher to pay for shelter in Illinois than anywhere else in the Midwest, especially if you’re living in poverty. Illinois needs another 113,000 units and nearly 290,000 affordable rental homes to help its low-income families.
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Center Square: New property tax laws in Illinois fail to offer taxpayers any relief Sun-Times: Debate highlights, key fact-checks from Tuesday's Trump-Harris debate Chicago Tribune: Shake-up at Mayor Johnson’s City Council lobbying office ahead of budget push Daily Herald: Lake Zurich sales tax hike to help defray cost of $154 million Lake Michigan project Central Illinois Proud: Workforce pilot program for the homeless launched in IllinoisIllinois 3rd worst in U.S. for new construction
Illinois 3rd worst in U.S. for new construction
Illinois’ rate of new housing is the third lowest of any state, driving up prices for residents. Fixing that would make housing more affordable and help Illinoisans stay.
Unemployment tops U.S. average in all but 2 Illinois areas during June
Unemployment tops U.S. average in all but 2 Illinois areas during June
Despite some growth, high unemployment remains a persistent issue in Illinois with 13 of 15 metropolitan areas showing higher rates of unemployment than the national average.
Illinois Education Association puts union bosses’ agenda ahead of teachers’
Illinois Education Association puts union bosses’ agenda ahead of teachers’
Just 13% of IEA’s spending was on representing teachers in 2023. But the spending of its national affiliate – the National Education Association – was even worse, with less than 8% of its spending on representing teachers’ interests.
Vallas: 10 things CTU doesn’t want voters to know about school board races
Vallas: 10 things CTU doesn’t want voters to know about school board races
With 10 Chicago Public Schools Board of Education seats on the Nov. 5 ballot up for grabs, the battle is on for the Chicago Teachers Union to take full control of the city and district.
1 in 3 Chicago violent crimes is a robbery, up 21% in a year
1 in 3 Chicago violent crimes is a robbery, up 21% in a year
Chicagoans reported 7.6% more violent crime from July 2023 through June 2024. Residents experienced a 21% increase in robberies during those 12 months, with robberies becoming one-third of all violent crimes.
Chicago Public Schools faces $500M deficit despite $10B budget
Chicago Public Schools faces $500M deficit despite $10B budget
Chicago Public Schools’ reliance on temporary federal pandemic funds has left the district grappling with deficits even before factoring in a new Chicago Teachers Union contract. $505M deficit + $10B in demands = taxpayer trouble
The Policy Shop: 3-in-10 seats empty at Chicago Public Schools
The Policy Shop: 3-in-10 seats empty at Chicago Public Schools
Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools buildings have a space-use problem – they’re too empty. Nearly 60% of schools are underutilized while 5% are overcrowded. Only 37% are at ideal capacity. The Chicago Teachers Union wants to add staff to the empty schools.
Illinois unemployment jumps to 5% in June
Illinois unemployment jumps to 5% in June
Illinois unemployment rose to 5% during June, ranking third worst in the U.S. About 328,000 Illinoisans need a job.
Did your state lawmaker take Chicago Teachers Union money?
Did your state lawmaker take Chicago Teachers Union money?
See how much campaign money your Illinois state representative and state senator received from the Chicago Teachers Union.
How’s my community? Measures of how your piece of Illinois is doing
How’s my community? Measures of how your piece of Illinois is doing
Here are data snapshots of Illinois communities, schools and government. See how well your tax dollars are performing in your city, county or school compared to others.