Emails detail Madigan’s use of ComEd as crony job service
Emails detail Madigan’s use of ComEd as crony job service
Emails between indicted former employees of ComEd show hiring at the company was based on what Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wanted.
By Ben Szalinski
Jessica Hababeh: Tasty Spin
Jessica Hababeh: Tasty Spin
“My husband, Mike, and I bought an existing restaurant that was for sale, and we incorporated in October of 2019. He is from Jordan and specializes in the restaurant industry. Together we decided to buy this restaurant as a family legacy, and we have goals of making this a chain.” “We opened during winter –...
Madigan leadership team member becomes 19th vote opposing him as House speaker
Madigan leadership team member becomes 19th vote opposing him as House speaker
Enough Illinois House Democrats already said they would vote to end Mike Madigan’s 35 years as speaker but losing a party leader will make it much more difficult for him to retain power.
By Brad Weisenstein
Shop Small gets smaller in Illinois, with 11,200 fewer shop owners
Shop Small gets smaller in Illinois, with 11,200 fewer shop owners
Ownership of bars and restaurants also has declined over 70%, thanks to COVID-19 and associated restrictions
By Bryce Hill
Illinois cell phone taxes highest in nation
Illinois cell phone taxes highest in nation
Nearly one-third of the cell phone bills in Illinois are taxes
By Ben Szalinski
Chicago taxpayers on the hook for extra $2 billion under Lightfoot plan
Chicago taxpayers on the hook for extra $2 billion under Lightfoot plan
Lightfoot’s budget depends on borrowing and property tax hikes.
By Ben Szalinski
DuPage County, Chicago drivers facing new gas tax hikes
DuPage County, Chicago drivers facing new gas tax hikes
The same law that doubled Illinois’ gas tax is now being used by DuPage County and Chicago to fill revenue shortfalls from COVID-19.
By Ben Szalinski
Pritzker demands answers from Madigan as more Illinois lawmakers seek resignation
Pritzker demands answers from Madigan as more Illinois lawmakers seek resignation
Madigan already had lost enough support to end his 35-year run as House speaker, but the gap continued to widen as Illinois’ governor added his rebuke.
By Ben Szalinski
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Illinois
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Illinois
This page will be updated daily to reflect developments related to the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.
By Brad Weisenstein, Ben Szalinski
Illinois loses 1,100 jobs in October, unemployment rate falls largely from workers giving up
Illinois loses 1,100 jobs in October, unemployment rate falls largely from workers giving up
Jobs data is giving the illusion of economic recovery in Illinois. The reality is 107,530 workers gave up their job searches, and new COVID-19 lockdowns can only hurt more workers.
By Bryce Hill
Madigan opposition hits critical mass as his confidant, 3 others charged in ComEd bribery scandal
Madigan opposition hits critical mass as his confidant, 3 others charged in ComEd bribery scandal
The indictments are the closest yet to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s inner circle. Now enough Democrats are pledging they won’t support him to cost him the speaker’s gavel.
By Ben Szalinski