Joseph Miscimarra is a proponent of additional dwelling units, such as coach houses and granny flats. He supports a Chicago ...

A new proposal would let Illinoisans recall state lawmakers and local politicians through petitions. State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R ...

Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance, while well-intentioned, has stifled development. Despite 71% of Chicagoans being in favor ...

The Illinois Policy Institute found only 6.5% of permits for new additional dwelling units have been granted in the West, South and Southeast zones since 2020 CHICAGO (Jan. 23, 2025) – Since ...

Chicago might have just avoided a property tax hike, but city leaders couldn’t figure out how to pass the 2025 budget without ...

Already 46 towns around Illinois have voted to impose a 1% grocery tax in 2026. Other Illinoisans will start to save 1% on groceries when the statewide tax ends.

Chicago’s first elected school board was just sworn into office. Here’s what members should know about what the Chicago ...

With nearly $214 billion in state and local pension debt threatening both retirees and government finances, Illinois needs a ...

State reports show 14,723 Illinoisans lost their jobs because of mass layoffs during 2024, with two-thirds resulting from ...

Expanding retirement savings plans as an option for all new Illinois state employees would give them choice and likely ...