Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law opening student financial aid to all residents, regardless of immigration ...

At its peak, China Evergrande Group was worth more than $50 billion. But it all came crashing down in 2021. It was massively in debt and unable to complete some existing projects.

Across Illinois, homeowners are losing their homes and all their equity over minor tax debts, with private investors reaping the profits. Illinois is one of the remaining states hasn’t reformed this ...

Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill opening up college financial aid to illegal aliens in the debt-strapped blue state.

Sponsors said this law can help Illinoisans refinance their private student loans, as student debt now totals over $62 billion in Illinois. The new law will allow Treasurer Michael Frerichs to work ...

What is the state of the law regarding reporting medical debt on credit reports by health providers or their collection agents? Chaos.

Despite her unpopularity, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates manages to put Illinois’ governor on the defensive.

Higher education paves the way to economic mobility, but some students from low-income backgrounds still face barriers.

As Democratic politicians prepare their shadow campaigns for the 2028 presidential nomination, voters face a disturbing ...

Musikantow is accused of failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support since his 2003 divorce in Chicago.

A bill centered on prohibiting medical debt from appearing on consumer reports was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer.

The Chicago Public Schools board is set to vote on the district’s 2025-2026 budget on Aug. 28. It must close a $734 million ...