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Illinois Answers Project

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Working every day to uncover waste and wrongdoing in government, hold public officials accountable, and lift up solutions to Illinois’ most pressing problems.

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Upward mobility is increasingly out of reach for many Chicagoans as cost of living skyrockets. We investigated the barriers that stand in the way of getting ahead in Chicago and explored some of the efforts to mitigate them. Check out the series here: makingitinchicago.illinoisanswers.org

Upward mobility is increasingly out of reach for many Chicagoans as cost of living skyrockets. We investigated the barriers that stand in the way of getting ahead in Chicago and explored some of the efforts to mitigate them. 

Check out the series here: 
makingitinchicago.illinoisanswers.org
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As part of Illinois Answers Project' series "Making it in Chicago," Madison Hopkins and I investigated the cost of child care in Cook County. We found the state's largest child care subsidy doesn’t provide enough relief for many families and providers. illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/wer…

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The high cost of child care forces many Illinois parents to make tough decisions – ultimately stalling the chance for families to advance financially and professionally. Illinois Answers Project has more. loom.ly/PTble2w

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Chicagoans are taking violence prevention into their own hands, investing in jobs, block clubs and neighborhood programs to address root causes - even as city-backed efforts remain underfunded and scattered. Read the story with South Side Weekly here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/job…

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Illinois Answers Reporter Meredith Newman will be on Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons today at noon to discuss her newest story covering child care in Illinois. Tune in live here: wbez.org And read the story here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/wer…

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In Chicago’s West Side, residents are tackling gun violence not with more policing, but by investing in jobs, mental health support and community leadership. Read the story with South Side Weekly here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/job…

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This popular affordable housing program has shown it can create more low-cost apartments in pricey neighborhoods, at no cost to taxpayers. Political gridlock is keeping it from expanding. Read the story here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/gra…

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Granny flats could help ease Chicago’s housing crunch, adding affordable units without costing taxpayers a dime. But political gridlock is keeping them illegal in most neighborhoods. Read the story from Alex Nitkin here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/gra…

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More than 300 ADUs have been permitted in Chicago since 2021. Most are basement spaces that were converted into apartments, and more than 90% are located on the city's north side. Read our full solutions story on 'Granny Flats' in Chicago here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/gra…

More than 300 ADUs have been permitted in Chicago since 2021. Most are basement spaces that were converted into apartments, and more than 90% are located on the city's north side. 

Read our full solutions story on 'Granny Flats' in Chicago here: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/gra…
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State programs like SmartBuy help people with massive student loans purchase a home, but funding for the program is perilous. Illinois Answers Project’ Claire Murphy has more. loom.ly/FGIzRlQ

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The Child Care Assistance Program significantly reduces costs for Illinois families and it can be an essential source of income for child care businesses. Yet it doesn’t provide enough relief for many families and providers, our investigation found. illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/wer…

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“We're at the mercy of child care.” Our latest investigation looks into how Illinois puts limits on its child care subsidy far stricter than federal recommendations, excluding tens of thousands of children. illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/wer…

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Thousands of Cook County residents are buried under medical debt, meaning many people are delaying life goals, like saving for retirement or the ability to rent an apartment and buy a car. illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/coo…

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Five dozen Southern Illinois towns saw a third of the state’s sewer overflows over the last decade—but shrinking populations and red tape make fixes elusive. Read the investigation with BND.com: illinoisanswers.org/2025/06/17/was…

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“I just have anxiety now, like, even more anxiety than before. Am I gonna be able to pay this month? Thousands of Cook County residents are buried under medical debt, meaning many people are delaying life goals, like saving for retirement or the ability to rent an apartment and

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Some senior homeowners turn to reverse mortgages when they need extra income to repair their homes. But for those who come after them, reverse mortgages can effectively close the door to inheritance. illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/for…

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Many senior homeowners turn to reverse mortgages to pay for urgent home repairs. But when the loans come due, families can be left with tough choices—and lasting debt. Read the investigation: illinoisanswers.org/2025/05/27/for…