Illinois’ inefficient spending on its transportation needs led the state to spend more as its roads got worse. But there is a ...

Illinois’ Tier 2 is a great retirement benefit for long-term state workers. But those who don’t spend their careers in ...

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ questionable spending, as revealed in its own federal ...

Kane County voters sent a strong message by voting down a sales tax increase on April 1. They joined voters in several ...

A current union-negotiated contract with Illinois state government gives out-of-the-norm health benefits to government ...

Other cities unleashed small-scale housing. Chicago buried it in red tape. Now it’s hurting renters, seniors and working ...

Our decision to homeschool was really birthed out of necessity. My oldest was struggling in the public school system. He has ...

Homeschool co-ops in Illinois would face several new rules meant for larger schools, according to the Illinois State Board of ...

Tax Day: Here’s how your $4K in state income taxes is spent Just over 5% of the average state income tax return supports economic development and public safety, while almost 28% goes to ...