High taxes, state governance, and the economy. A review of the top issues driving voter sentiment in the state.

The memoir of a former Illinois power broker reminds columnist Rich Miller of the "a firm though rarely spoken theory of ...

To win the largest Powerball prize since April last year—and the largest lottery jackpot of 2025—a ticket buyer will have to ...

During the high inflation days of the Biden administration, many of the less than well-off were forced to cut back on their spending, whether it was food, gasoline or in some cases medication. Some ...

Taxpayers could benefit from federal tax cuts across every state thanks to Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." See how much Illinois filers could save.

Sports betting is legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C., but the exact amount of tax revenue varies significantly.

TurboTenant reveals no U.S. state is free from property tax; however, it discusses states with the highest and lowest rates ...

Boyd Gaming is attempting to build a new state of the art facility for the Par-A-Dice Casino, but the cities of Peoria and ...

Polls regularly show the public is concerned about the national debt. Gallup polls dating back to 2011 have found that at ...

During the high inflation days of the Biden administration, many of the less than well-off were forced to cut back on their ...

During the high inflation days of the Biden administration, many of the less than well-off were forced to cut back on their spending, whether it was food, gasoline or in some cases medication. Some ...

On Monday, the Arlington Heights village board approved imposing a new 5% tax on streaming services, and opted to continue a ...