Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.
Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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2 Illinois Sears stores to close in March
Sears stores in St. Clair and Winnebago counties will close their doors in March, Sears Holdings Corp. said this week.
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State Report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017
The Illinois Department of Public Health says 39,329 abortions were performed statewide in 2017 with 5,528 of those performed on women from out of state.
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Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency
Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.
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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014
Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.
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Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card
An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students’ academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances
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State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races
The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.
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State Senate election preview: Candidates square off in 19 midterm races
Seven more Illinois Senate districts are battlegrounds for major-party candidates on Nov. 6 compared to what occurred in the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.
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Analysis: DePaul University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 40th in nation
Head coaches of DePaul University women’s teams earn an average of $224,721 annually – the 40th highest average salary in the nation – according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of federal education data.
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Illinois colleges’ football programs field 3,544 students
Robert Morris University Illinois ranked No. 1 for student football participation in the state, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of college sports participation.
