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Half of states let cities declare bankruptcy. Here’s why Illinois might want to.
Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Chapter 9 would allow local governments to address the root ...
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‘A Tsunami Coming From Washington’: Chicago, Illinois Leaders Respond to Education Department Layoffs
Officials from Chicago and Illinois are sounding the alarm as the U.S. Department of Education plans to lay off about half of ...
Chicago and Illinois have among highest unemployment rates in country
As the Democratic National Convention enters its second day on Tuesday, Chicago and Illinois as a whole are grappling with ...
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth's lived experience a catalyst for change in Illinois, across the country
Obviously, what first motivated me was veterans issues, so it was everything I did in Illinois, and we were the first state in the country to do a lot of things. We were the first to have a 24 ...
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Study: Illinois has the highest overall tax rates in the country
(The Center Square) – Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country, according to a new analysis. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its yearly report on the “States ...
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth's lived experience a catalyst for change in Illinois, across the country
Duckworth made history that year as the first senator to give birth while in office. She brought her 10-day-old newborn onto the Senate floor during a vote, a decision that sparked a rule change which ...