Illinois Issues

Two small towns in rural Illinois recently lost their Walmart stores -- more than three decades after the retail giant came in and pushed out mom and pop…

Commentary: A North Shore suburban native reflects on the community's troubled racial history.In 1962, my parents adopted an infant girl who they named…

Former and outgoing Illinois leaders offer suggestions for the man going to the mansion. With J.B. Pritzker on his way to the Illinois governor’s mansion,…

The upcoming general election will decide whether Republican Bruce Rauner gets another term as Illinois governor or if the voters will choose to go with…

A statewide series of forums this year found plenty of concern about the direction Illinois is heading. But we also found work is being done at the local…

Voters this fall are choosing who will occupy the state’s two financial offices: treasurer and comptroller. Even during campaigns, these positions rarely…

Secretary of State Jesse White has held the elected office nearly two decades. This year, his Republican opponent is questioning whether White will be…

While debating, candidates offered no concrete suggestions for addressing fiscal problems but possibilities exist.In today's fevered political climate, is…

Some experts say black women may bear the brunt if union membership declines or financial support lessens as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision…

Like most states, Illinois is struggling with a severe teacher shortage. And, also like most states, that shortage is felt most profoundly in the area of…