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The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)—which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace—projects a budget shortfall that might be as high as $250 million starting in fiscal year 2026.

What should be the City of Chicago’s policy toward supporting professional sports teams and facilities?

Fowler urges skepticism, rigor, and openness in the pursuit of evidence-informed policymaking.

Each year, for more than a decade, the Civic Leadership Academy has brought together a select group of government and nonprofit leaders to reflect, connect, and work to strengthen their impact on the city of Chicago.

Polyak reminded Harris students that the tension between technological promise and social disruption is nothing new, and that those who thrive are those who learn to adapt, ask sharp questions, and focus on fundamentals.

he temporary expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 reduced child poverty in the United States by nearly half.