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IDPH Releases First-Ever Report On State’s Maternal Mortality Rate

A new public health report shows black women are six times as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related death.

The school district is slated to get extra cash from special taxing districts called TIFs. CPS likely will use it to avoid some borrowing.

Field workers, nine black and one Latina, claim Pritzker’s campaign is a “cesspool” of racial conflict. Pritzker denies the allegations.

On Oct. 31, each school will receive a performance rating from the state — the first ratings issued under a new federal education law.

What will it take to get the state’s financial house in order? A look at Illinois’ income tax rate.

We learn that, despite the current paucity of food co-ops, the city actually has a strong food co-op history — and there may be more on t...

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The appointed Chicago Police Board often takes a light touch with police discipline.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat JB Pritzker release their tax returns, and 2017 was a very good year for both of them.

Faced with a teacher shortage, Illinois wants to smooth the way for would-be teachers, stoking fears of “deprofessionalizing” the field.

Only one completely followed the directions.

Judges affect prison time, contracts, and divorce. Injustice Watch gives you information to decide which should stay or go.

The state’s next top lawyer will “retain a role in the implementation” of CPD reform.

What you need to know about some of Illinois’ most important races in the 2018 election, all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.