Even as education funding has increased, legacy pension costs have squeezed out money that could otherwise be used to boost teacher pay, reduce class sizes and pay for additional support staff, according to a new study that blames pension costs… The Center Square
Drivers in Illinois sent more than $200 million in additional gas taxes to Springfield in the first two months after the state’s motor fuel tax doubled. The Center Square
For some Illinois residents, preparing for the next recession could involve moving more than money. The Center Square
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that after a collision with a deer, a motorist who wants the venison can keep it, but there are a few requirements. The Center Square
Chicago teachers began a strike Thursday after failing to reach an agreement with city officials over pay and other contract issues, forcing Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes for about 300,000 students. The Center Square
Illinois’ Congressional delegation told representatives from Google, Reddit and other tech giants to better police their sites, or the government would be forced to step in. The Center Square
New details in federal corruption probe The Center Square
The resignation of Exelon Utilities CEO amid an Illinois corruption investigation has raised new questions about an ongoing federal probe. The Center Square
A proposal to consolidate the state’s 649 police and fire pension funds won’t solve the state’s pension funding problems, a taxpayer advocacy group said Wednesday. The Center Square
Senate President John Cullerton repeatedly said that he wanted to make an “informed” decision about state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s leadership role before Sandoval resigned as chairman of the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee. The Center Square