The Midwest, and particularly Illinois, is uniquely vulnerable to deadly combinations of heat and humidity by the end of this century, according to these projections. Read more
The pension crisis is a looming shadow of Springfield's long mismanagement. It's also a symbol of how the two sides can achieve politically unpopular compromise. Read more
They can hope and pray, but the budget and tax hikes passed by Senate Democrats are likely to remain bills. But will they remain effective political fodder? Read more
It's incredibly complicated. Freezing property taxes would shift the burden of cost-cutting to local governments—and experts say we need more legislation to make sure that doesn't do too much damage. Read more
