May, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it would open an investigation of the City’s hiring practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The announcement came after Mayor Brandon ...

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Cook County became the first local government to buy medical debts in bulk. But data shows the majority of debt was relieved ...

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project as part of their series Making it in Chicago: Detours and ...

With $63 billion in collective student loan debt, new forgiveness programs and innovative solutions aim to help borrowers.

Most violence interrupters don’t make enough to meet their household needs. The Home for Good bill aims to fix that.

While the state infuses hundreds of millions a year into child care programs, the strict eligibility requirements and ...

Alderpersons stalled the latest curfew proposal during Wednesday’s City Council meeting, citing concerns over the police ...

App-based gig work, like Uber and Lyft, was supposed to be a lucrative side hustle offering workers freedom and flexibility. Now, drivers say they feel stuck, exploited and unsafe.

Illinois Latinos Throw a Wrench in Kristi Noem’s Propaganda Every spring, hundreds of Latinx residents bus it to Springfield ...

This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project as part of their series Making it in Chicago: Detours and ...

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or “granny flats” are illegal to build in most of Chicago, but a pilot program allowing them in some areas showed promising results. City officials are divided over ...