Chicago’s violent crime increased to the highest level in the past five years. Aggravated assaults increased the most in the past 12 months. Most victims were Black. This episode of The Policy ...

On Nov. 5 Illinoisans will vote to elect two Illinois Supreme Court justices and nine appellate court justices, and whether ...

Chicagoans reported fewer violent crimes but more aggravated batteries through September. Look below to see how many happened ...

Chicago transit ridership is barely 60% of pre-COVID levels while the budget is 30% higher, now they face a $577 million ...

For the second year in a row, student enrollment has slightly increased in Chicago Public Schools. But the effects of a ...

The Chicago Teachers Union is backing various candidates for Chicago Board of Education. CTU has donated more than $700,000 ...

You will see a survey on the Nov. 5 election regarding Illinois taxes. Lawmakers can then use the results to see how voters ...

The Acero Schools charter network is closing seven of its 15 charter schools in the Chicago Public Schools district. Blame ...

Chicago led Illinois for mass layoffs in September after Amazon announced it was closing its Goose Island fulfillment center.

Chicago Public Schools Board of Education candidates have varying positions on school choice, according to a Chicago ...

Apprenticeships are a great alternative to a college degree, and there is high demand in Illinois. They can help the 177,000 ...

Nearly 2 million Illinoisans – or nearly 1 in 6 – received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in June 2024.