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Hidden costs: How Chicago TIF surpluses are quietly raising property taxes
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (220+ words) Across the Chicago metropolitan area, taxpayers are seeing property tax increases, despite city and county officials not voting to increase base taxes on properties in three decades. These increases are directly caused by tax increment financing districts, according to the…...
Chicago in Conversation: Partnership to foster dialogue around city and its future
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (154+ words) The aim is not to persuade participants to agree with one another. It is to create a space in which Chicagoans can engage seriously with difficult questions, encounter perspectives different from their own, and develop the skills and relationships needed…...
Illinois Leaders Address Rural Healthcare Challenges at Inaugural Summit
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (104+ words) State and national healthcare leaders gathered in Rockford, Illinois, for an inaugural summit to discuss critical issues facing rural healthcare facilities. The primary focus was on recruiting and retaining physicians and other medical staff in rural communities, with organizers hoping…...
Illinois election officials address security, integrity fears
1+ week, 1+ day ago (933+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL — With early in-person and mail-in voting now underway in Illinois, state and local election officials insisted that the state’s voting system is being run fairly and accurately. Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray and Illinois State Board of Elections…...
Chicago aldermen require bigger majority for city-issued debt in blow to mayoral power
1+ week, 1+ day ago (738+ words) Chicago aldermen approved a plan Tuesday to require an even larger City Council majority for the city to borrow money, making it tougher for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his successors to use debt to raise cash. The council will now…...
Paige Ponder: With Chicago about to fully elect its school board, what does student success actually look like?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) In the first candidate forum on Sept. 3 for Chicago Board of Education president, the second question moderator Laura Washington asked the candidates was: “How should we measure success in Chicago Public Schools?” In essence, what are we all shooting for…...
3 Reasons Why Chicago Is the Best Wrestling City in the World
1+ week, 5+ day ago (685+ words) There are plenty of great wrestling cities in the United States. New York, Philadelphia and Boston immediately come to mind. In recent years, WWE's aggressive international expansion has introduced American fans to passionate audiences in places like Perth, Mexico City…...
Illinois American Water Emphasizes the Importance of Source Water Protection During Annual Recognition Week
1+ week, 6+ day ago (418+ words) BELLEVILLE, Ill., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the American Water Works Association annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Illinois American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services, starting at the source. "During…...
‘A builder of people’: Ye returns to Chicago as his late mother, Donda West, is honored with street naming
2+ week, 1+ day ago (352+ words) The educator and former Chicago State University professor was remembered for shaping generations of students, artists and community leaders. Ye (formerly Kanye West) returned home to Chicago on Tuesday with a single message: to celebrate his late mother, Donda West....
Investigation uncovers disturbing conditions in Illinois county jails
2+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) All IPM content streams Play the WILL AM news & talk livestream Play the WILL Illinois Classical FM livestream Play the WILL all day classical livestream Play the Illinois Soul livestream Play the WILL TV livestream Play the WILL-TV Kids 24/7 livestream…...