Across Illinois, police pensions are taking an ever-greater share of property tax dollars, leaving fewer resources for public safety.

A Lombard housing project shows how smaller lots can lower costs, boost development and help Illinois address its housing ...

Chicago Public Schools employees spent $23.6 million in tax dollars on lavish vacations at 5-star hotels and overseas trips.

A barometer of business health shows Chicago is close to marking two years of decline. The city’s employment rate lags the ...