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Chicago students made gains in proficiency in reading and math on 2023 state assessments compared to 2022, but most students continue to perform below grade level. Overall student proficiency rates remain worse than before the pandemic.

Polling reveals that more than a quarter of Brandon Johnson supporters foresee crime, taxes and housing worsening over five years.

Crain's survey reveals the latest return-to-office insights.

An investigation found $4 billion in funds to be doled out by politicians at their discretion, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker controlling half of it. The extra pork was packed into Illinois’ $45 billion infrastructure plan, including $144 million for Madigan friends – some who never asked for it.

An investigation found $4 billion in funds to be doled out by politicians at their discretion, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker controlling half of it. The extra pork was packed into Illinois’ $45 billion infrastructure plan, including $144 million for Madigan friends – some who never asked for it.

About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city.

About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city.

About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city.

About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city.

About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city.