Heather Gillers

As Chicago Public Schools' money troubles worsen, students and their families face increasing uncertainty. Dozens of classroom staff were laid off last month after the school district cut principals' second-semester...

When DePaul University agreed to contribute $82 million toward the publicly funded McCormick Place Events Center, the private school positioned itself to gain more than just a $200 million new...

After enduring 15 years of shrinking convention attendance and persistent budget difficulties, the government agency that owns Chicago's sprawling McCormick Place convention center is trying to outgrow its problems through...