The largest cities in Illinois (including Chicago, Joliet and Naperville) offer a mix of cultural, economic and recreational attractions. They reflect the state's industrial roots, as well as its ...

Two Illinois cities are among the top 100 happiest cities in the U.S., according to a 2025 finding. Here’s what Illinois places are especially cheery.

While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People moved out of state from half the counties.

Approximately 203,758 people moved to Illinois in 2023, while 297,005 moved out. This represents a significant net loss of 93,247 residents. The rate of population decline here was the fourth highest ...

Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Chapter 9 would allow local governments to address the root ...

Mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York are set to testify in Congress as Republicans take aim at “sanctuary cities” policies. Those policies generally mean that cities have limited ...