Homeowners in the U.S. pay an average of 1.03 percent of their housing value in property taxes a year.
The indictment seeks the forfeiture of $2.8 million in alleged illegal profits from Madigan and lobbyist Michael McClain.
A new resource is available for school districts to meet their legal obligations under state and federal civil rights laws.
The director of the Department of Children and Family Services has been held in contempt of court for a sixth time this year.
Maria planned to fly to Poland Monday before making her way back to Ukraine, where she plans to defend her home country.
Lightfoot said that "offensive and completely ridiculous" claims she used offensive language in a call over Columbus statue are not true.
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is launching its third annual “Makers Madness'' contest.
The children, who ranged in age from 3 years to just 3 days old, were taken from their parents in 2019.
The search is on for the coolest thing made in Illinois.
KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. Pritzker's re-election bid faces a Preckwinkle-like predicament in the wake of Michael Madigan's indictment.
Eligible teachers would be able to be reimbursed for tuition at a public college or university for up to 10 years under House Bill 4139.
Madigan could face 20 years in prison if convicted of some of nearly two dozen charges federal prosecutors laid out Wednesday.
Kwame Raoul is one of eight state attorneys general who are investigating whether the popular social media platform brings harm to users.
A federal grand jury indicted longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on federal racketeering charges.
"Coming together to tackle our common problems is what democracy looks like," the governor wrote on Twitter.
The move will give school leaders more power at the bargaining table with Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced she is severing the city’s “Sister City” relationship with Moscow.
"In light of recent events and upon reflection over these last few days, I believe that Chicago needs to go further in its definitive ac ...
A convoy causing “traffic delays and potentially crashes” will soon reach Illinois.
KONKOL COLUMN: The departing Illinois public health director was a calming presence focused on the human toll of the coronavirus crisis.
Duncan, who has criticized Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's handling of violence, said he will support anyone who makes the city safer.
The state’s newly established 30 by 30 Conservation Task Force will host a series of virtual listening sessions.
Illinois’ combined rate of 8.81 percent ranked 8th in the country.
The bill could allow for Illinois citizens to use digital currency such as bitcoin as a form of payment with the IL Department of Revenue.
KONKOL COLUMN: From Pullman To North Center and neighborhoods in between, it's a delight to see the smiles of unmasked Chicagoans.
"Spouses don’t have a choice when they have to move from base to base."
Discussions are underway to implement Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed $1 billion in temporary tax relief for the forthcoming budget.
Initial payments will begin in April and will continue over the next two decades.
Masks are no longer required in most settings, including schools.
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin plans to introduce legislation to send a message to the Ukrainian people that Illinois supports them.
"They deserve that recognition," state Sen. Neil Anderson said.
"We want Chicago to know Ukraine isn't just fighting for themselves .... They're fighting for Western values," Pavlo Bandriwsky said.
Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said there are already safeguards in place for service workers.
CHICAGO - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the process to identify a qualified candidate to become the next Alderman of Chicago' ...
Attached please find press releases announcing various measures introduced to the Chicago City Council today. Below is a list of the rel ...
Four aldermen used a parliamentary move to delay the proposed settlement of a lawsuit related to a violent arrest at Brickyard Mall in 2020.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she hopes the ruling will signal to unvaccinated police union members that it's time to get vaccinated.
DeVore, whom Gov. J.B. Pritzker called a "grifter," says he wants to help people in Illinois help themselves by seeking the office.
Businesses may still choose to require masks and vaccine proof next week.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to take up an appeal of a lower court’s ruling against mask and vaccine mandates.