Investigation

Businessman once probed by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s predecessor in still-unsolved missing persons case is now giving her campaign a financial boost.

Despite an oversight board’s contention that video gaming malls are an end-run around state law, gambling parlors are opening next to each other in various towns.

Teachers, classroom aides feared brain drain of experienced educators, and the prospect of future layoffs, in rejecting four-year deal from Chicago Public Schools.

City Hall has spent a staggering $642 million since 2004 dealing with excessive force claims and other allegations against Chicago police officers.

A U.S. bailout or low-interest loan program are unpopular ideas but as options and funding run dry even Governor Rauner is open to hearing suggestions, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.

Housing agency sits on hundreds of millions of dollars while families remain homeless.